In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran launched a salvo of missiles at Israel after Israel killed the leadership of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says his country has warned the United States not to get involved following Tehran’s missile attack on Israel.The Tasnim semi-official news agency quoted Araqchi’s warning after Israel and the US promised to retaliate against Tehran as fears of a wider war intensify.US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin spoke to his Israeli counterpart today, and said Washington was “well-postured” to defend its interests in the Middle East.
“The Secretary reaffirmed that the United States remains well postured to defend US personnel, allies, and partners in the face of threats from Iran and Iran-backed terrorist organisations,” the Pentagon said in a statement after Austin’s call with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.
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