The Israeli military bombed the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sunday just as Iranian and US officials voiced optimism that a diplomatic agreement was in reach, prompting accusations that the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was trying to derail the negotiations. Israel’s strikes reportedly targeted a five-story apartment building, killing at least three people, according to Lebanese authorities. […] The post Israel bombs Beirut, allegedly hoping to sabotage US-Iran deal appeared first on Asia Times .