Report: Israel would seek US approval to hit 'Beirut' if Iran war renews

If the U.S. war against Iran is renewed, it would have "immediate implications" for the war picture in Lebanon, Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported.

"In such a scenario, Israel would ask the United States for a 'green light' to renew strikes in Beirut, amid Hezbollah's increased use of explosive drones," the daily said. Israel and its press use the word Beirut to refer to both the capital and its southern suburbs.

"There is deep frustration in Israel that the United States is preventing operations in Beirut. Israel would like greater freedom of action, but at the same time it wants to give negotiations with the Lebanese government a chance," Yedioth Ahronoth added.

It said that "even if Washington grants the 'green light,' IDF (Israeli army) activity in Lebanon would be limited if fighting with Iran resumes, because Military Intelligence and the Air Force would be heavily invested in Iran."