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Israeli Army Announces Control Over Ali al-Taher Site in Southern Lebanon; Iran Warns U.S. of Strong Response

The Israeli army declared control over the Ali al-Taher site in southern Lebanon, stating it had completed decontamination of Hezbollah's underground infrastructure. Iran warned the United States of a strong response to any Israeli attack on the site. Operations to disable Hezbollah installations are ongoing.

The Israeli army announced on September 3, 2026, that it had secured control of the Ali al-Taher area in southern Lebanon. According to the statement, forces had completed the decontamination of Hezbollah's underground infrastructure in the Al-Taher hills and were continuing efforts to neutralize it. The army noted that operations in the area had been ongoing for several months, during which they discovered previously used underground installations by Hezbollah fighters. Iran issued a warning to the United States, stating it would respond strongly to any Israeli attack on Mount Al-Taher in southern Lebanon. The warning was reported by officials familiar with the matter. The Israeli army did not specify the nature of the U.S. involvement, but the warning suggests a potential escalation in regional tensions. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing operations and diplomatic warnings.

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WireMa'an News AgencySep 4, 12:56 AM
Israeli Army Announces Control Over Al-Taher Area in Lebanon

Tel Aviv - Ma'ariv - The Israeli army announced on Thursday evening that it has completed control over the Al-Taher area in southern Lebanon. This comes as Iran warned the United States that it would respond strongly to any Israeli attack on Mount Al-Taher in southern Lebanon, according to two officials familiar with the matter, as reported by the news agency 'Reuters' earlier this Thursday. The Israeli army stated in a statement that it 'has completed the decontamination of the underground infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah in the Al-Taher hills, and is working to neutralize it.' It added that 'forces of the ...'

WireMa'an News AgencySep 3, 10:11 PM
Israeli Army Announces Control Over Ali al-Taher Site and Evacuation of Hezbollah Elements

Tel Aviv - Ma'ariv - The Israeli army announced today, Thursday, that it has completed what it described as the 'cleansing' of the underground infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah in the area of Ali al-Taher hills in southern Lebanon, indicating that operations to disable these installations are still ongoing. The Israeli army stated in a statement that its forces have been operating in the area for several months and were able to reach a number of underground installations, which it said were previously used by Hezbollah fighters for managing combat operations and for long-term residence. According to the army, the forces discovered inside the installations...