First Thing: Ceasefire in peril as Israel assaults Lebanon and Iran blocks oil tankers
Iran’s ‘Godfather of propaganda’ tactics resurface in war with US and Israel
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A ceasefire in the Iran conflict is in jeopardy due to disagreements over its scope and alleged violations. While Iran and mediator Pakistan claim the ceasefire includes Lebanon, Israel and the US disagree. Israel has intensified its attacks in Lebanon, resulting in significant casualties, while Iran has halted oil tanker passage, citing Israeli breaches of the truce. The UN has condemned the scale of Israel's attacks. Separately, in the US, a man linked to the JDL 613 Brotherhood has been charged with plotting to firebomb a pro-Palestine activist's home. The group is known for its leaders' support of violence against Palestinians.
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AI-ExtractedAlexander Heifler was arrested last month after FBI and New York police department agents foiled an alleged plot.
Donald Trump said Lebanon was “a separate skirmish” and not part of the deal.
Benjamin Netanyahu disagreed that the ceasefire included Lebanon.
Iran and Pakistan assert the ceasefire includes Lebanon.
Israeli forces unleashed their heaviest attack of the war so far on more than 100 targets, killing at least 254 people.
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