Iran and Russia move to deepen energy cooperation & accelerate implementation of existing agreements. This is “sanctions proofing” and partner depth amid economic strain.
UPDATE: IDF STRIKES HEZBOLLAH TARGETS IN SOUTHERN LEBANON
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The IDF’s Arabic-language spokesperson Col. Avichay Adraee issues an urgent evacuation warning to residents of south Lebanon’s Kfar Hatta, saying Israeli forces will soon strike Hezbollah military infrastructure in the area.
Globes reports Hezbollah officials told AP that eight members were killed in an Israeli strike in Lebanon (Baalbek area). Lebanon’s president condemned the strikes (Feb 21).
Among those eliminated:• Hussein Muhammad Yaaghi – missile commander, son of former MP Mohammad Hassan Yaghi and linked to Hassan Nasrallah’s inner circle• Mohammed Ibrahim Wahbi Al-Musawi• Ali Zayed Al-Musawi• Qasim Ali Mahdi• Hassanin Yasser Al-Siblani• Ahmad Hussein al-Hajj Hassan• Hussein Kheir Al-Ala' Al-Din• Ahmed Mohammed ZaiterOver 30 additional operatives were reportedly wounded.
KAN says Israeli intel/Northern Command detected “unusual” Hezbollah rocket activity, described as reorganization and servicing of launchers. KAN links it to a prior IDF strike in the Bekaa and warns a U.S. strike on Iran could trigger multi front retaliation from Lebanon plus aligned actors in Iraq and Yemen.
