Middle East war live: Iranian army says it targeted Israeli military bases and security service

12/03/2026 03:41 France 24

Iran's army on Thursday said it had targeted Israeli military bases and the country's security service Shin Bet as the war entered its 13th day. Earlier, an Israeli strike on central Beirut's seafront killed at least seven people in the heart of the capital as Iran-backed Hezbollah launched more missiles at Israel. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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11/03/2026 18:39 France 24

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Israeli government is undertaking a 'power grab under cover of war'

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FRANCE 24 speaks to displaced Lebanese in mountains north of Beirut

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Iran's new supreme leader 'safe and sound' amid rumours surrounding wellbeing

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11/03/2026 14:51 France 24

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