JD Vance accused of ‘gaslighting’ after saying he is ‘skeptical’ US struck Iranian wedding | First Thing
Summary
US Vice-President JD Vance expressed doubt that the US was responsible for killing four people, including a child, at an Iranian wedding, saying "sometimes things happen." Meanwhile, Israel’s far-right minister outlined plans to remove all Palestinians from Gaza, a move considered illegal under international law.Key Facts
- JD Vance said he is skeptical of reports that a US strike killed civilians at a wedding in southern Iran.
- The Iranian Red Crescent reported the deaths, and international monitors consider it a credible source.
- Vance stated the US does not target civilians in combat, while Iran reports thousands of deaths from US and Israeli strikes.
- President Trump appointed Adam Telle as acting army secretary after Daniel Driscoll left.
- Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir proposed forcibly expelling all Palestinians from Gaza.
- Forced displacement of civilians in occupied territories is a war crime under the Geneva Conventions.
- Israel’s defense minister said Israel is seeking US approval to displace Palestinians from Gaza.
- The US House passed a bill to penalize universities that boycott Israel, with some Democrats joining Republicans.
- Two people were rescued alive from a flood-buried hydropower tunnel in Nepal after nine days; floods killed over 1,200 and left 5,000 missing.
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