The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations said on Wednesday that at least 1,300 people have been killed in Iran since the war began, CNN reported. In southern Lebanon, an Israeli strike killed nine members of a family, including five children.
Hezbollah response: Hezbollah chief Naim Qasim said on Friday that his group would not allow Israel to end it. He called on the Lebanese government to stop giving “free concessions.” “We will not allow the enemy to achieve its goal of destroying our existence,” he said in a televised address.
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Here are other top updates:
• The United States government is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information about key Iranian leaders, including new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Ali Larijani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, is among those listed.
• The government has ordered the arrest of at least 10 people for publishing clips of air strikes being intercepted by the country’s air defence systems, according to UAE state media. Abu Dhabi has also arrested at least 45 people for filming and spreading misinformation during the attacks.
• When a BBC reporter asked Trump how long the war would last, he responded, “I can’t tell you that.” I mean, I have my own opinion, but what good will it do? It will last as long as it’s necessary. They’ve been destroyed.”
• Qatar’s Interior Ministry had earlier ordered the evacuation of parts of the country as a “temporary precautionary measure.” It later clarified that the order applies only to residents of designated areas, who receive notifications through the national warning.
