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Iran Warns Israel's Lebanon Attacks Threaten US Deal
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Iran has accused Israel of violating the Lebanon truce linked to its agreement with the US, warning that continued attacks could trigger a 'harsh response' from Tehran. The accusations come after Israeli strikes killed four people in southern Lebanon.
The Escalating Conflict
Iran has accused Israel of repeatedly violating the Lebanon truce linked to its agreement with the United States, warning that continued attacks could trigger a “harsh response” from Tehran.
The accusations come after Israeli strikes killed four people in southern Lebanon.
Iran's Conditions for a US Deal
- Iran says Lebanon is central to any deal: Iranian officials have consistently maintained that a ceasefire across the region, particularly in Lebanon, is “part and parcel” of any agreement with the US.
- Third Iranian oil tanker exits blockade line: TankerTrackers said the Sonia I, carrying one million barrels of Iranian crude, sailed past the US Navy’s “blockade line” in the Gulf of Oman.
The Impact on Diplomacy
- Analyst warns Lebanon fighting could derail US-Iran deal: Doug Bandow, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, said any agreement could unravel unless Washington exerts “real pressure” on Israel to end its attacks in Lebanon.
- Carney calls US-Iran deal a ‘game changer’: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had reviewed a copy of the preliminary agreement and described it as having “exceeded my expectations”.
Reactions in the US and Israel
- Vance says Iran can reap ‘real benefits’ if it complies: US Vice President JD Vance said the agreement is “very simple”, Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon, the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and Tehran can receive “real benefits” if it “behaves”.
- Poll shows Israelis sceptical of US-Iran deal: A survey by Israel’s public broadcaster Kan found that only 18 percent of Israelis support the agreement, while 55 percent oppose it.
The Situation in Lebanon
- Israeli strikes kill four in southern Lebanon: At least four people were killed in Israeli drone strikes in Lebanon’s Nabatieh governorate, according to the National News Agency.