The Iranian government isn’t guided solely by precedent. It knows that a head-to-head contest with Israel is a recipe for disaster.

Lebanon is gripped by uncertainty and unrest following unconfirmed reports of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's death. Supporters of Hezbollah remain defiant, stating, "This man, Hassan Nasrallah, will not die.

Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, the most powerful Iranian-backed militant group in the Middle East, was killed by Israeli forces. He was 64. Israel’s military said Nasrallah was killed in an air strike on Beirut Friday evening,