Khamenei Denounces Israel's Airstrike on Beirut; Iran Unveils New Missile

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, condemned Israel's airstrike on Beirut, accusing it of targeting innocent civilians. The comments follow an Israeli attack that killed 31 people. Meanwhile, Iran displayed its new 'Jihad' missile during a military parade, showcasing its defense capabilities amid rising regional tensions.

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, condemned Israel on Saturday for committing what he termed as 'shameless crimes' against children and non-combatants.

His remarks followed an Israeli airstrike on Friday targeting a building in Beirut, which resulted in 31 fatalities, including women and children, as confirmed by the Lebanese health ministry. This incident marks the deadliest escalation in the year-long conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

In a display of military prowess, Iran unveiled its 'Jihad' single-stage liquid-fuel ballistic missile, capable of reaching targets up to 1,000 km away. The missile was showcased during a parade commemorating the start of the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war.

(With inputs from agencies.)