Israel, Iran, Lebanon and the United States are once again at the center of a major Middle East showdown after reports emerged of a heated phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to multiple reports, Trump urged Netanyahu to avoid a major strike on Beirut as fears grew that the conflict could spiral into a wider regional war. The diplomatic intervention came as Iran issued a direct warning to Israel, threatening consequences if Beirut or its southern suburbs were targeted.
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