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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar and James C. Reynolds

Trump’s Iran peace deal under pressure as Israel strikes Lebanon

  • Israel reportedly carried out airstrikes and raids in southern Lebanon 's Nabatieh district on Wednesday.
  • These actions were taken despite warnings from Donald Trump and risk derailing the US peace process with Iran .
  • Iran has threatened a 'hard response' if Israel's attacks on Lebanon persist, with Hezbollah indicating Tehran will not sign a nuclear deal with the US unless Israel ceases its operations.
  • The situation has created a rift between Donald Trump and Israel, with Trump urging Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to act more responsibly regarding Lebanon.
  • Donald Trump also criticised Israel's military tactics, stating that bombing entire apartment blocks to target militants was unnecessary.

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