Question 1: What event triggered the Israeli military strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut?
Answer: The Israeli military strikes were triggered by Iran firing ballistic missiles at Israel.
Question 2: When did the smoke in Beirut occur in relation to the Israeli military strikes?
Answer: The smoke in Beirut was observed overnight on Tuesday, October 1, and into Wednesday following the Israeli military strikes.
Question 3: What specific targets did the Israeli military confirm they struck?
Answer: The Israeli military confirmed that they struck "Hezbollah targets" in Beirut.
Question 4: Which two countries are primarily involved in the recent military actions described in the article?
Answer: The two countries primarily involved are Israel and Iran, with Hezbollah being a significant actor in Lebanon.