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Netanyahu's 'Birthday' Peace Disrupted by Strikes on Beirut
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Netanyahu's 'Birthday' Peace Disrupted by Strikes on Beirut

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran and the US are nearing a memorandum of understanding that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Israeli airstrikes on Beirut, killing three, have heightened regional tensions and may be politically motivated by Prime Minister Netanyahu's declining popularity.
  • Iran has stated it cannot sign the deal under current circumstances and warned of retaliation against Israel, potentially escalating the conflict.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced optimism about a potential peace deal with Iran, which he claims would prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons and stabilize the region. The agreement, nearing finalization with the help of a Qatari delegation in Tehran, reportedly includes Iran reducing its enriched uranium stockpile and the U.S. lifting sanctions on Iranian ports, reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has escalated regional tensions with airstrikes on Beirut, killing three people and injuring 15. Analysts suggest Netanyahu may be using the conflict to boost his popularity ahead of upcoming elections. Iranian military structures have vowed retaliation for the "Zionist crimes."

his deal with Iran is a wall that prevents Tehran from reaching nuclear weapons

โ€” Donald TrumpU.S. President Donald Trump's statement on the potential peace agreement with Iran.

These developments have cast doubt on the immediate signing of the U.S.-Iran deal. Iran stated it cannot agree to the memorandum under the current circumstances and warned of potential responses, including strikes on northern Israel, which could further inflame regional tensions.

Zionist crimes in the southern suburbs of Beirut will not go unanswered

โ€” Khatam al-Anbiya CommandThe Iranian military's response to the Israeli airstrikes in Beirut.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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