According to reports, the Israeli airstrikes in Beirut's southern suburb Dahiyeh were targeted at Hashem Safieddine, the successor to slain Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. Esmail Qaani was also reportedly present in Dahiyeh at the time.

Iran's Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani has not been heard from since Israeli strikes on Beirut late last week, two senior Iranian security officials told Reuters.

Iran's Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani missing in Lebanon after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut.

Following the recent Israeli air strikes in Beirut, an atmosphere of tension grips the city. India Today's Ashutosh Mishra reports on the aftermath of the targeted strikes which have resulted in significant devastation, especially near the airport. The city bears the scars of demolished buildings and scattered rubble, forcing many residents to seek safer areas. The air strikes targeted Hezbollah strongholds, intensifying the already volatile situation. Beirut is now a city on alert with rigorous identity checks and restricted movement, reflecting the precarious state of security. Residents navigate daily life amid this backdrop of unease.

Residents have fled to the northern parts of the city for safety, as movement in some areas remains heavily restricted. The impact of the strikes is evident, with entire neighbourhoods abandoned following the violence.