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War Alert: Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Beirut as Iran Blocks Hormuz, Global Oil Fears Rise

The Middle East conflict has entered its 14th day with intense fighting spreading across several fronts. Israeli forces have intensified airstrikes in Beirut, targeting positions linked to Hezbollah as part of a broader campaign against Iran-backed groups in the region. According to reports, Israeli fighter jets and drones struck multiple locations in the Lebanese capital, destroying buildings believed to house Hezbollah facilities. Several explosions were heard across central Beirut, and authorities reported casualties and widespread destruction in residential and commercial areas.The escalating confrontation comes as tensions remain high between Israel and Iran, with both sides continuing missile and drone attacks. Thousands of civilians in southern Lebanon have reportedly been displaced amid ongoing airstrikes and warnings issued by Israeli forces urging residents to evacuate areas near Hezbollah infrastructure. Meanwhile, global attention is focused on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has threatened to block oil shipments in response to Western pressure. Nearly 20 percent of the world’s oil supply passes through this narrow route, raising fears of a global energy crisis if the conflict escalates further. With casualties rising and regional instability deepening, world leaders are urging urgent diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider war.

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