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US Warns Iran: No Restraint on Israel if Attacked, Signals Severe Consequences

Nov 2, 2024, 07:58 PM

The United States has issued stern warnings to Iran regarding potential attacks on Israel, emphasizing that it will not be able to restrain Israeli responses if such an attack occurs. A U.S. official stated, "We told the Iranians: We won’t be able to hold Israel back, and we won’t be able to make sure that the next attack will be calibrated and targeted as the previous one." These messages were conveyed through intermediaries, including Switzerland, and come amid heightened tensions following previous conflicts. The Biden administration has reiterated its stance, indicating that past warnings have not been taken seriously by Tehran, which has faced threats of severe consequences for its actions against Israel. The U.S. has also warned that it cannot guarantee the precision of Israel's military responses in future confrontations if Iran chooses to escalate its aggression.