Israel said it was targetting hezbollah Weapons Depots in the lebanese capital. Earlier on friday a series of explosions levelled a number of buildings. The israeli defense forces says it was targetting hezbollah s headquarters in beirut s densely populated southern suburbs. Hezbollah s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was reportedly the target of the explosions. Neither Israel Nor Hezbollah has formally confirmed his status. At least six people were killed in the attack and more than 90 have been injured according to lebanese officals. The embassy of iran which backs hezbollah called the attack a dangerous, game changing escalation. 0ur Bbc teams on the ground describe the situation as chaos, with ambulances rushing to the scene through roads packed with people trying to flee. 0ur Correspondent Hugo bachega has the latest from beirut. Explosions. Scenes of war in beirut. Hezbollah s conflict with israel returning to its stronghold of dahieh, with a series of massive explosions and an escalat
Hello and welcome to bbc news. Nato has condemned iran for seizing a british flagged ship on friday, describing it as a clear challenge to International Freedom of navigation. In a statement, the organisation says it supports british efforts to resolve the issue through dialogue. In another development, the uk has written to the Un Security Council stating its tanker was in omani territorial waters, exercising the lawful right of transit and that irans actions constitute illegal interference. Iran has released footage of the dramatic moment its troops seized the vessel. Our diplomatic correspondent, paul adams, has more. This is the Moment Iranian revolutionary guards took over the stena impero, descending from a helicopter onto the deck of the tanker, as fast boats circled nearby. Iran says the ship had broken International Regulations following an accident involving a fishing boat. The ships owners have not confirmed this and say it was obeying the law. Its now being held at the iran
A british flagged ship on friday, describing it as a clear challenge to International Freedom of navigation. In a statement, the organisation says it supports british efforts to resolve the issue through dialogue. Our diplomatic correspondent, paul adams, has more. This is the Moment Iranian revolutionary guards took over the stena impero, descending from a helicopter onto the deck of the tanker, as fast boats circled nearby. Iran says the ship had broken International Regulations following an accident involving a fishing boat. The ships owners have not confirmed this and say it was obeying the law. Its now being held at the iranian port of bandar abbas. We are calling on iran to reverse this illegal act. Were looking for ways to de escalate the situation, but were also very clear that we will do what it takes to ensure the safety and security of british and International Shipping. The tanker was making its way through the busy strait of hormuz, in omani waters, when it was intercepted
Hello and welcome. Nato has condemned iran for seizing a british flagged ship on friday, describing it as a clear challenge to International Freedom of navigation. In a statement, the organisation says it supports british efforts to resolve the issue through dialogue. In another development, the uk has written to the Un Security Council stating its tanker was in omani territorial waters, exercising the lawful right of transit and that irans actions constitute illegal interference. Iran has released footage of the moment its troops seized the vessel. Our Diplomatic Correspondent paul adams has more. This is the Moment Iranian revolutionary guards took over the stena impero, descending from a helicopter onto the deck of the tanker, as fast boats circled nearby. Iran says the ship had broken International Regulations following an accident involving a fishing boat. The ships owners have not confirmed this and say it was obeying the law. Its now being held at the iranian port of bandar abba
You raised to give his opening remarks of wanted to issue to present a co ambassador mark. Thank you. [applause] thanks for the introduction and thanks for the great work that you are doing. Welcome everyone. We are unique institution in foreign policy. We are congressionally chartered. Scholarship driven and we are fiercely nonpartisan and independent. I always say that special status rings with a special obligations, not duplicate what others are doing but instead to prioritize the most important issues and opportunities, and those places which we believe we can add value and make a difference. So there are few topics that more fit the bill while picking High Priorities in the subject of brings us here today and the discussions on iran, the middle east and u. S. Involvement in the region. Our work is focused on both ends of pennsylvania avenue. I can tell you that weve done more briefings and responded to more requests for briefings on this subject than any other in recent months. Ou