Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) threatened Israel… (израиль · ливан · военный)
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) threatened Israel with defeat. Moscow, June 22. Israel expects a repeat of 2000 events if its military does not withdraw from southern Lebanon, said Ismail Qaani, commander of the IRGC's Quds Force.
Consensus
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Ismail Kani threatened Israel with defeat if it does not withdraw from southern Lebanon
- The threat references Israel's 2000 withdrawal from southern Lebanon, which ended 18 years of occupation
- Israel has been conducting military operations in southern Lebanon, leading to tensions with Hezbollah
- The situation was discussed during Iran-US negotiations mediated by Pakistan and Qatar
Points of divergence
- Iran and the US agreed to create a conflict prevention group including Lebanon, which will work to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah — interfax
- Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire agreement that was set to take effect at 16:00 on Friday — vesti
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a ceasefire for Israeli forces operating in Lebanon — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- KSI Corps Threatens Israel with Defeat — Интерфакс
- Iran Threatens Israel with Repeat of 'Humiliating' 2000 Withdrawal from Lebanon — Вести