Day 19 of the US-Israel War on Iran: More Than One Million Displaced in Lebanon, Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi Rules Out Ceasefire

The Israeli military said that it has begun a “wave of strikes” on southern Lebanon in what it termed as a response to the Hezbollah’s “rocket fire toward Israeli territory.”

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The Israeli military said that it has begun a “wave of strikes” on southern Lebanon in what it termed as a response to the Hezbollah’s “rocket fire toward Israeli territory.”

day 19 of the us israel war on iran more than one million displaced in lebanon iran s foreign minister araghchi rules out ceasefire

Missiles launched from Iran streak across the sky over central Israel, early Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Photo: AP/PTI

West Asia continues to be engulfed in a crisis as a result of the US and Israel’s war on Iran, which has led to the deaths of more than 2,000 persons in different countries and global supply chains, particularly of LPG have been impacted. After Israel assassinated Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani, Iran has stepped up its attack with more strikes on Israel.

At least two people died in Israel from severe shrapnel wounds after Iran hit Tel Aviv on Wednesday (March 18), reported Al Jazeera. Meanwhile, the Israeli military said that it has begun a “wave of strikes” on southern Lebanon in what it termed as a response to the Hezbollah’s “rocket fire toward Israeli territory.”

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