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First Thing: JD Vance accused of ‘gaslighting’ after saying he is skeptical US struck Iranian wedding
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- US Vice-President JD Vance responded skeptically to Iranian claims that a US strike killed four people, including a child, in southern Iran, asserting that the US does not target civilians but acknowledging "sometimes things happen."
- Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir proposed the forced expulsion of all Palestinians from Gaza, a move considered a war crime, while Defense Minister Israel Katz indicated ongoing discussions with the US about facilitating Palestinian displacement.
- The US House passed a Republican-backed bill penalizing universities that boycott Israel, emphasizing non-discrimination against Israel; the bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
- Two workers trapped for nine days in a Nepal hydropower tunnel after flash floods were rescued alive, amid a disaster that has killed over 1,200 people and left thousands missing.
- The Missouri Supreme Court blocked new congressional districts backed by Trump from use in the November election, ordering a statewide vote to decide their future after citizen petitions triggered a referendum.
