For decades, Iran has protected itself with a network of well-funded, heavily armed and deeply radicalized militant groups. But just when they are needed most, many of the main players are staying on the sidelines,

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Wednesday that his Iran‑backed organization has resumed fighting to compel Israel to halt its aggression.

By Laila Bassam, Maya Gebeily, Emilie Madi and Tala Ramadan BEIRUT, March 2 (Reuters) - Lebanon's government on Monday banned military activities by Hezbollah after it opened fire on Israel to avenge

Hezbollah declares readiness for "open war" and fires rockets into northern Israel, prompting Israeli retaliation as the militant group escalates involvement.

No injuries reported in five separate Iranian ballistic missile salvos since midnight * Footage shows large fires at Tehran airport * Hezbollah reports clashes with IDF along Lebanon-Syria border

Israel said it is bombarding regime targets in the Iranian capital of Tehran and the militia Hezbollah in the Lebanese capital of Beirut early Friday morning, on day seven of an intensifying U.S.-led war that is spreading across the Middle East.

The Israeli military urged residents of Beirut’s southern suburbs to leave their homes on Thursday, amid Israel's offensive against Hezbollah. “Save your lives and evacuate your homes immediately,” said Avichay Adraee,

Israeli air strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation orders, forcing tens of thousands of residents to flee.