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Amidst regional conflict and diplomatic ambiguity, Israel confirmed the assassination of an Iranian agent in Lebanon.

The Israeli defense forces announced on Thursday that they had eliminated a member of Iran’s Quds Force during an attack in southern Lebanon, alleging he was involved in orchestrating assaults against Israel from both Lebanon and Syria.

The individual was recognized as Hussein Mahmoud Marshad al-Jawhari, who Israel referred to as a significant agent within Unit 840 of the Quds Force, the international operations division of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

As per a military announcement, al-Jawhari was killed in the Ansariyeh region. Additional information regarding the attack was not disclosed.

Israel alleges that Iran is orchestrating attacks

The Israeli defense forces stated that al-Jawhari functioned under the IRGC and participated in what they referred to as “terrorist activities” orchestrated by Iran targeting Israel and its security personnel.

There was no immediate response from Iranian or Lebanese officials regarding the reported deathThe strike occurs during increased tensions between Israel and Iran, after a short but fierce 12-day conflict in June.

The conflict erupted after Israel conducted attacks on Iranian military and nuclear facilities, along with civilian neighborhoods. Israel claimed the strikes aimed to disrupt Iran’s nuclear research and missile development initiatives. In response, Iran carried out missile and drone assaults against Israel.

Throughout the conflict, the United States eventually aligned with Israel in temporarily striking Iranian nuclear sites prior to the establishment of a truce.

Strikes continue in Lebanon

Israel has maintained almost daily attacks in Lebanon., stating that it aims to stop the Iran-aligned group Hezbollah from restoring its military strength.

A truce agreement supported by the United States was finalized in November 2024concluded over a year of conflict between Israel and HezbollahThe agreement required the progressive disbanding of the group, starting in regions south of the Litani River close to the Israeli border.

Iran, which does not acknowledge Israel’s existence, has previously alleged that the nation has conducted acts of sabotage and assassinations aimed at Iranian nuclear scientists.

Tehran also backs militant organizations throughout the region as part of what it refers to as the “axis of resistance,” such as Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza. Israel has engaged in significant conflicts with both groups in recent years.

On Thursday, Israeli officials reported the detention of an Israeli national believed to have engaged in security violations under the guidance of Iranian intelligence agencies.

Edited by: Dmytro Hubenko

Writer: Kalika Mehta (with AFP, Reuters)