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Israel strikes Beirut as Iran conflict spreads across the region

Israel is carrying out its most intense airstrikes in months on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut, collapsing buildings and displacing thousands as the regional war widens.
Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd speaks with longtime Middle East correspondent Borzou Daragahi about the latest developments.
This segment aired on March 6, 2026.