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IDF Strikes Kill Iranian Commanders Amid Rising Humanitarian Crisis

3/12/2026

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The Israel Defense Forces said it killed five senior commanders from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in a hotel strike in Beirut.
The five IRGC commanders were linked to aiding Hezbollah and Hamas.
The IDF accused the Iranian regime of using civilians as shields.
Over 150 Iranian nationals evacuated Lebanon after threats from Israel.
Lebanon's Prime Minister warned of a humanitarian disaster as Israeli airstrikes continued, with 294 deaths.

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The Israel Defense Forces said it killed five senior commanders from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in a hotel strike in Beirut.
The five IRGC commanders were linked to aiding Hezbollah and Hamas.
The IDF accused the Iranian regime of using civilians as shields.
Over 150 Iranian nationals evacuated Lebanon after threats from Israel.
Lebanon's Prime Minister warned of a humanitarian disaster as Israeli airstrikes continued, with 294 deaths.