Iran Threatens 'Harsh Response' as Israel Violates Lebanon Truce 84 Times.
Iran's military command (Khatam al-Anbiya) has warned Israel of a "harsh response" from Iranian armed forces unless it stops attacks in southern Lebanon, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire 84 times since the US-Iran memorandum of understanding was agreed.
Fresh Israeli strikes killed at least four people in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh governorate on Tuesday, with drone attacks targeting vehicles in Mayfadoun and Shoukin.
US President Donald Trump publicly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the G7 summit in France, stating Netanyahu must be "more responsible" in Lebanon and suggesting Syria could handle Hezbollah "if Israel can't do the job without killing everyone else".
A third Iranian oil tanker (Sonia I) carrying approximately one million barrels of crude has sailed past the US naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman, following two others (Diona and Hero 2) that exited with 3.8 million barrels combined.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insists any agreement with the US must include the release of frozen Iranian assets, sanctions relief, and crucially, Israel's complete withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territories a condition not included in the US position.
The MoU, set to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday, includes provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, suspending sanctions on Iranian oil, and releasing $24 billion in frozen assets during a 60-day negotiation period. However, Netanyahu has stated Israel will continue occupying southern Lebanon, creating a major obstacle to lasting peace.