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IDF Airstrike Kills Key Hezbollah Financier Amid Iran Tensions

6/26/2025

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In a decisive airstrike on Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated Haytham Abdullah Bakri, a pivotal financial operative for Hezbollah. Bakri was instrumental in channeling funds from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps to the militant group. This action underscores Israel's intensified efforts to disrupt Iran's financial backing for its regional allies amid rising concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions.

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In a decisive airstrike on Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated Haytham Abdullah Bakri, a pivotal financial operative for Hezbollah. Bakri was instrumental in channeling funds from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps to the militant group. This action underscores Israel's intensified efforts to disrupt Iran's financial backing for its regional allies amid rising concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions.