The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claimed on Wednesday to have launched a missile attack on Tel Aviv in which two people were killed in retaliation for the death of Ali Larijani, whom they described as a "martyr" and who was the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, former President of the Parliament, and advisor to the Supreme Leader.
Meanwhile, Israel continues its intense pressure on Lebanon with attacks that, according to them, targeted Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, hitting several apartment buildings in Beirut and killing at least six people.
Israel's attacks have displaced over 1 million Lebanese - approximately 20% of the population - according to the Lebanese government, which claims that over 900 people have died. In Israel, 14 people have died from Iranian missile fire during the war, and at least 13 members of the United States military have also died during the conflict.
At least ten dead in two Israeli attacks on buildings in Beirut
At least ten people died and 27 others were injured on Wednesday in two Israeli bombings on buildings in Beirut, bringing the total number of attacks within the capital to seven since the hostilities began over two weeks ago, as reported by Efe.
"The death toll from the Israeli attacks launched this morning in the areas of Basta (Bachoura) and Zuqaq el Blat in Beirut has risen to ten dead and 27 injured," the Lebanon Emergency Operations Center said in a statement.
In a previous note, the department, belonging to the Ministry of Public Health, had explained that "remains were also recovered from the site, and their identities will be determined after completing DNA tests."
Feijóo calls Sánchez a "loser" and accuses him of "taking advantage of the war"
Face to face between the Prime Minister and the opposition leader after the elections in Castilla y León, which have consolidated the PP as the leading political force, although needing Vox to govern. Thus, with the music played by the ballot boxes and the background of the conflict in the Middle East, Alberto Núñez Feijóo confronted Pedro Sánchez by questioning the "trust" that Spaniards have in his Government.
"I hope he doesn't mind," he began, "but today I congratulate his partners for supporting the Government and putting up with everything. The result has been zero seats." And then, addressing Sánchez directly, he reminded him of his string of defeats in the elections.
The Government awards the Grand Cross of Civil Merit to the Spanish Ambassador in Iran
The Government has awarded the Spanish Ambassador in Iran, Antonio Sánchez-Benedito Gaspar, the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit, as published this Wednesday in the Official State Gazette (BOE).
This decoration comes at the proposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation, following its deliberation in the last Council of Ministers and coinciding with the escalation of tension in the Middle East as a result of the war in Iran.
The ambassador and essential staff who remained at the Spanish Embassy in Tehran during the first days of the US and Israel's attack on Iran finally crossed the border into Azerbaijan on March 7 without incident, as reported by the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares.
Israel again demands the forced displacement of residents in southern Lebanon
The Israeli Army reiterated on Wednesday its demand for the forced displacement of remaining residents in southern Lebanon, where a few days ago their troops began a new ground invasion, asking them to move to the north of the Zahrani River, as reported by Efe.
Iran's nuclear plant hit by a projectile
The Bushehr nuclear plant on the Iranian coast of the Persian Gulf was hit by a projectile, as reported on Wednesday by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which stated that there were no reports of damage or casualties, as reported by Efe.
Israeli army admits tank fire hit UN base in Lebanon, regrets incident
The Israeli army acknowledged on Wednesday that tank fire hit a UN position in southern Lebanon on March 6, injuring Ghanaian peacekeepers, in an incident reflecting increased risks as Israeli military operations intensify, according to Reuters.
The initial findings of an internal UN investigation already pointed to Israel's responsibility, as indicated on Tuesday by a Western military source to Reuters.
The UN peacekeeping mission known as UNIFIL is deployed in southern Lebanon to monitor hostilities along the demarcation line with Israel, a key area in the clashes between the Israeli army and Hezbollah fighters backed by Iran.
South Korean Kospi index surges 5% at close amid volatility due to Iran war
The main index of the Seoul Stock Exchange, the Kospi, rose by 5.04% on Wednesday, following the drop in oil prices amid the volatility caused by the war in Iran and the conflict in the Middle East, as reported by Efe.
The index, which has risen for three consecutive days, increased by 284.55 points, reaching 5,925.03 points. The Kospi grew by 1.63% at the close of the previous session.
An hour before the end of the session, the operator of the South Korean market, Korea Exchange, activated a buy-sidecar, a mechanism that temporarily suspends scheduled purchases after increases greater than 5% are recorded.
At least six dead in two Israeli attacks on buildings in Beirut
At least six people died and 24 others were injured on Wednesday in two Israeli bombings on buildings in Beirut, bringing the total number of attacks within the capital to seven since the hostilities began over two weeks ago, as reported by Efe.
"Two attacks by the Israeli enemy in Beirut caused, as an initial toll, the death of six citizens and injuries to 24 others. Remains were also recovered from the site, and their identities will be determined after completing DNA tests," the Lebanon Emergency Operations Center reported in a statement.
The buildings were hit in the Beirut neighborhoods of Zuqaq el Blat and Bachoura, near the Government Palace and other iconic points in the city.
Brent falls over 2% after Kurdistan-Iraq deal to resume oil flow
The Brent crude oil barrel for delivery in May fell by over 2% on Wednesday, although it remains around $100, after the semi-autonomous Iraqi region of Kurdistan announced it would allow the federal government of Iraq to resume oil exports through its pipeline, as reported by Efe.
At 7:30 a.m. (6:30 GMT) on Wednesday, Brent oil fell by 2.41% to $100.93 per barrel, according to Bloomberg data. Likewise, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil fell by 3.73% at this time, to $92.62.
Israel claims to have completed attacks on regime command centers in Tehran
The Israeli Army reported on Wednesday that during the previous day, Tuesday, they completed a series of attacks on regime command centers in Tehran, including the headquarters of the Revolutionary Guard Security Unit, as reported by Efe.
"As part of the airstrikes carried out yesterday (Tuesday) in Tehran, the Israeli Air Force, under the direction of the Army Intelligence Directorate, attacked command centers, ballistic missile sites, and additional infrastructure of the Iranian terrorist regime," the statement reads.
In the note, the Army also mentioned having attacked the maintenance center of the General Logistics and Support Department of the Internal Security Forces and a command center belonging to the ballistic missile system.