Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

US On High Alert As Iran-Israel Shadow War Spurs Chance Of Wider Middle East Conflict


(MENAFN- Live Mint) "The United States is on 'high alert' amid an escalating Iran-Israel shadow war and the looming threat of a wider Middle East conflict. Tehran is currently preparing a 'response' after a suspected Israeli strike killed an Iranian military commander and several advisors this week. Meanwhile the Hezbollah - its main proxy in the Middle East - warned the Jewish state that it is prepared for war. Iran has asked the US to“step aside” if it wanted to avoid“getting hit”.
“In a written message, the Islamic Republic of Iran warns US leadership not to get dragged in Netanyahu's trap for US: Stay away so you won't get hurt. In response US asked Iran not to target American facilities,” tweeted Mohammad Jamshidi - the Iranian president's deputy chief of staff for political affairs, US officials indicate that the country is in a \"high state of vigilance\" following reports of an attack next week. President Joe Biden discussed the matter during a telephonic exchange with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. According to a Reuters report quoting a senior Biden administration official, teams from both countries have remained in“continuous contact”. Washington has also reiterated its 'full support' for Israeli defense against threats from Iran.
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