Beirut, Iran attacks spark fears of 'regional war' for West Asia, US

American, Israeli, and Lebanese officials are concerned about the possibility of a wider conflict in West Asia. Recent events, including the assassination of a Hamas leader in Lebanon and mysterious twin explosions in Iran, have raised tensions. The US and its allies issued a warning to the Houthi militia in Yemen, signaling their impatience with ongoing attacks. While Iran deployed warships to the region, officials believe that the recent explosions were not the work of Israel. Hezbollah has vowed to respond to the killing of the Hamas leader.