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Lebanon's PM Warns of Escalating Conflict Amid Strikes

2/28/2026

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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned against escalating conflicts after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and urged national unity.
Salam urged Lebanese citizens to prioritize their country's interests.
Israeli forces reported over ten strikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
The Israeli Defense Forces said they would continue acting against Hezbollah's rearmament.
Security officials anticipate a potential multi-front escalation involving Iran-backed groups like the Houthis in Yemen.

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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned against escalating conflicts after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and urged national unity.
Salam urged Lebanese citizens to prioritize their country's interests.
Israeli forces reported over ten strikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
The Israeli Defense Forces said they would continue acting against Hezbollah's rearmament.
Security officials anticipate a potential multi-front escalation involving Iran-backed groups like the Houthis in Yemen.