Recent events in Lebanon have increased tensions in the region. Last week, at least 22 people were killed and thousands were injured due to the explosion of communication devices used by Hezbollah members. Following these events, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) made an important decision. According to a report by Reuters, the IRGC has imposed a ban on all its members from using communication devices. Additionally, it has begun to check all its equipment for possible explosive traces. The Iranian government is investigating whether there are spies working for Israel. In response to these developments, Israel announced that it has started targeting Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. It was stated that Israel's aim is to weaken Hezbollah's infrastructure and terrorist activities. In the U.S., New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced backlash for her statements regarding the events. The representative had said that the attacks violated international law. Following this, banners accusing her office of "supporting terrorism" were left. The U.S. administration has taken a cautious stance regarding the events. White House spokesperson John Kirby stated that the U.S. is not involved in the attacks at all, but he refrained from commenting on whether Israel informed the U.S. or not. These events may lead to an increase in tensions in the Middle East and a reshaping of the power balances in the region. The international community is making efforts to prevent further escalation of the situation.
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