BBC World
Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been upended
The conflict between the United States and Iran has exposed a fundamental shift in how modern warfare is conducted, with attacks on civilian energy infrastructure now treated as legitimate strategic tools. Iran's retaliatory strikes against Gulf neighbors mark a dangerous expansion of the conflict's geographic footprint. The old rules governing armed confrontation are eroding fast, with consequences that extend well beyond the immediate parties involved.
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Russia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over 24-hour period
Russia launched its largest-ever drone assault on Ukraine, sending 948 drones across the country over a single 24-hour period. Western cities bore the brunt of the attack, with residential buildings damaged and numerous civilians injured. The strike marks a significant escalation in Russia's aerial campaign and signals an intensifying pressure on Ukrainian infrastructure and civilian population centers.
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Israel strikes south Beirut, claims it captured Hezbollah members
Israeli forces resumed strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs Monday, breaking a brief pause in attacks on the Hezbollah stronghold. The Israeli military also claimed the capture of two Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon and carried out a separate strike in the upscale Hazmieh district, targeting a member of Iran's Revolutionary Guards. The escalation signals a broadening of Israeli operations against Iranian-linked targets in and around the Lebanese capital.
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Have Israel, the US and Iran violated international law?
All three parties to the conflict — Israel, the United States, and Iran — face serious questions over strikes that have hit civilian targets, raising potential violations of international humanitarian law. The laws of war strictly prohibit deliberate attacks on non-combatants, and documented incidents involving all sides have drawn scrutiny from legal experts and human rights organizations. The findings complicate Western narratives around the conflict and could have lasting implications for accountability at the international level.
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4 dead as Russia fires nearly 400 drones at Ukraine with signs spring offensive has begun
Russia launched one of its largest drone barrages in weeks overnight, sending nearly 400 long-range drones at Ukraine and killing four civilians while injuring at least 35. The assault, which extended into Tuesday with dozens of drones targeting Kyiv, coincided with intensified Russian ground pressure on front-line defenses. Military analysts say the combined air and land escalation bears the hallmarks of a long-anticipated spring offensive.
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