Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre despite Iranian warning to stop attacks

Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre despite Iranian warning to stop attacks33 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDavid GrittenReutersPlumes of smoke billowed over the coastal city of Tyre following Israeli air strikesIsrael has carried out strikes across southern Lebanon, despite a warning from Iran not to continue attacks in the country.The Lebanese health ministry said eight people were killed in Tyre, where the Israeli military issued a new order for residents to leave the southern city, including its Christian quarter for the first time.Israel and Iran paused hostilities on Monday, after an Israeli strike on Beirut targeting the Iranian-backed armed group Hezbollah triggered their first exchange of fire since a truce in April.Iran warned that it could hit Israel again if it did not stop attacks in Lebanon. But Israel vowed to continue its campaign against Hezbollah.The conflict is complicating President Donald Trump's efforts to strike a deal to end the war between the US, Israel and Iran.Israel and Iran flare-up could strengthen Tehran's negotiating handIran and Israel say they will pause strikes but warn of retaliation if ceasefire breached againLebanese media reported that Israeli air and artillery strikes across southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people on Tuesday.Two people were killed in a pre-dawn drone attack in Kfar Roummane, next to the major town of Nabatieh, according to the state-run National News Agency (NNA).Later, the Israeli military again told residents of Tyre and its surrounding area to leave their homes immediately and move beyond the Zahrani river, about 30km (20 miles) to the north.But for the first time, the evacuation order included the Christian quarter, in the city's north-west, where the military alleged that Hezbollah fighters were operating last week.Many residents of the Christian quarter and other areas of Tyre fled in response to the warning, causing heavy traffic on the main roads heading nor...