President Joe Biden has informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. will not engage in any counter-offensive actions against Iran after its recent missile and drone strike on Israel.
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In the wake of a significant missile and drone attack by Iran on Israeli territory, President Joe Biden has officially communicated to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States will not participate in any Israeli counter-offensive against Iran. This development comes as global powers, including Arab nations, have urged restraint to prevent further escalation in the volatile Middle East region.
During a Security Council meeting convened in response to the Iranian strikes, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the critical need for de-escalation, highlighting the real danger of a full-scale conflict in the region. Similarly, Deputy U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Robert Wood, called for the council to unequivocally condemn Iran’s actions while cautioning that Iran would be held accountable for any attacks on the U.S. or further aggression against Israel.
Despite the tensions, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin engaged with international counterparts, including officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan, advocating for a coordinated diplomatic approach and emphasizing continued U.S. support for Israel’s defense capabilities.
The Iranian attack, which was reportedly a retaliation for an Israeli airstrike on its embassy in Syria that killed several Revolutionary Guards commanders, resulted in minimal physical damage thanks to Israel’s Iron Dome defense system and support from international allies. The only significant injury reported was to a seven-year-old Israeli child hurt by shrapnel.
Following the attack, financial markets reacted with uncertainty; Asian stocks declined, and gold prices increased, although oil prices fell. The geopolitical landscape remains tense with widespread calls for restraint. Israeli officials, including Netanyahu’s war cabinet, are reportedly divided over the timing and scale of any potential retaliatory action. Senior Israeli ministers have indicated that immediate retaliation might not be forthcoming, with plans to form a strategic regional coalition to address the threat posed by Iran more strategically.
Iran has warned of a larger military response if Israel retaliates, and its Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian described the attack as limited and in self-defense, asserting that regional neighbors were informed in advance. However, U.S. officials have stated that Washington was not forewarned.
The situation remains fluid, with global leaders including the G7 condemning Iran’s initial aggression and warning against further regional escalation. The international community continues to monitor developments closely, hoping to avoid a further escalation into open conflict.
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