Iran’s National Security Council says within a few hours, if firing does not stop in southern Lebanon, the air and missile unit will bomb Tel Aviv

This escalation from Iran's National Security Council signals a serious threat of military action in the region, specifically targeting Tel Aviv.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 8 Apr 2026, 09:44 UTCOn the live feed at 09:24 UTC — 7 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Iran’s National Security Council says within a few hours, if firing does not stop in southern Lebanon, the air and missile unit will bomb Tel Aviv

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Hezbollah politician says if Israel does not adhere to the ceasefire, then nobody will commit to it

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Iranian Press SNN notes of a potential ceasefire violation, highlighting several explosions that occurred in Siri and Lavan islands

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If hostilities continue, we could see heightened tensions impacting oil prices and broader market sentiment, particularly in energy markets. Traders should be mindful of potential volatility in commodities and safe-haven assets as the situation unfolds.

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