Israeli Air Attacks in Beirut Spark Iranian Missile Barrage | Why Lebanon Matters | 4K

After weeks of relative calm, hostilities in the Middle East have sharply escalated once again. Israel carried out intense air attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs, targeting what it described as Hezbollah command infrastructure — a move that shattered a fragile ceasefire and drew immediate retaliation. In response, Iran launched barrage(s) of ballistic missiles toward Israel, declaring the strikes a direct retaliation for Israeli operations inside Lebanon, further complicating efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire. Lebanon — a small Mediterranean nation strategically situated on Israel’s northern border — has become the main battleground in this decades-long confrontation between Israel and Tehran, with Hezbollah acting as Iran’s key proxy and making the conflict far more complex than isolated border skirmishes. In this video, we break down the latest developments, explore why Lebanon is at the heart of the conflict, and explain what the renewed cycle of strikes means for the broader Middle East and global security. #MiddleEast #Israel #Iran #Lebanon #Hezbollah #WarUpdate #BreakingNews #Beirut #MissileAttack #news18 CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. 24X7 LIVE TV:    • CNN-NEWS18 LIVE TV | Israel-Iran War Updat...   Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram:   / cnnnews18   Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube