Middle East war live: Israeli army says will strike two bridges in east Lebanon

03/04/2026 02:09 France 24

The Israeli army on Friday said it would strike two bridges in east Lebanon. In Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned against any "provocative action" ahead of an expected UN Security Council vote on the use of force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

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