Good evening. It's 6PM, Tuesday, 3rd March. The headlines: Israeli forces have struck Beirut and Tehran, with incursions into #Lebanon. President #Trump acknowledges the swift intensification of hostilities, hinting at US influence on #Israel's stance towards #Iran. The #UK plans to deploy a naval vessel to Cyprus amid escalating tensions. Chancellor #Merz is in talks with Trump. Britons Craig and Lindsay Foreman, jailed in Iran on espionage claims, maintain their innocence. #BBC #News
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