US President Joe Biden has warned Iran against attacking Israel, stating that he expects such an attack to occur “sooner than later” following an air strike that killed Iranian commanders. Israel is believed to have carried out the strike on an Iranian consulate in Syria, leading to fears of Iranian retaliation. The US, UK, India, Australia, and Germany have issued travel warnings and restrictions related to the escalating tensions.
Hezbollah recently launched rockets towards Israel from Lebanon, but there were no casualties reported. The Israeli government has not issued new guidance to its citizens but has taken precautionary measures such as cancelling home leave for combat troops, bolstering air defenses, and mobilizing reservists. Israel’s readiness for a potential attack has heightened.
Countries are urging Iran to refrain from launching an attack to prevent a wider regional war. The US has been engaging with foreign ministers of China, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey in efforts to dissuade Iran from escalating the situation. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says the threat has strengthened the bond between Israel and the US, emphasizing that they are prepared to respond.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in numerous casualties, with over 33,600 Gazans, mainly civilians, killed during Israel’s campaign in Gaza. The tensions have also led to daily fire exchanges with Hezbollah in Lebanon and attempted attacks on Israeli territory by Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Yemen. The situation remains volatile as countries work to prevent further escalation.
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