Washington: Amid rising tensions in West Asia, US President Joe Biden made it clear to his counterparts that the US will not engage in any aggressive action against Iran after it launched a barrage of missiles against it. CNN reported Israel on Saturday, citing US officials familiar with the matter.
In a conversation between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Biden after the successful interception of Iranian drones and missiles by Israel’s advanced air defense system, Biden suggested that further Israeli response was unnecessary.
In a phone call with the Israeli PM, Biden said they should consider Saturday a “victory” because Iran’s strikes were largely unsuccessful and demonstrated Israel’s superior military capability, a senior administration official said.
According to a senior US military official, CNN reported that the US assessed that “there was no significant damage within Israel.” Earlier, Iran on Saturday defended its retaliatory strike on Israel in response to the attack on its consulate in Syria, saying “the matter can be considered closed”.
In a stern warning to Israel’s closest ally, Iran asked the US to stay away from the ongoing conflict with Israel, adding that its response would be more serious if Israel made ‘one more mistake’.
Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations said, “Based on Article 51 of the UN Charter, relating to legitimate defence, Iran’s military action was in response to the Zionist regime’s aggression against our diplomatic compound in Damascus. The case is considered closed. Could.” Posted on X in New York.”
However, if the Israeli regime makes another mistake, Iran’s reaction will be quite severe. This is a conflict between Iran and the evil Israeli regime that America must stay away from!”
Meanwhile, Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, said his country does not seek war with Iran following its attack, adding that “this situation requires balance,” CNN reported. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is speaking with several world leaders and having “intimate conversations with allies” in response to Iran’s actions, he said.
“We are considering all of this. We are acting coolly and clearly,” President Herzog said. “I think we are acting in a very focused manner and in a very responsible manner and I’m sure “That this will happen. Accordingly, the decision will ensure that we protect and defend the people of Israel.”
Earlier on Sunday, John Kirby, the national security spokesman at the White House, said the ability to prevent widespread damage was a demonstration of Israel’s ‘military superiority’ and evidence that Iran “is not the military power that they claim to be.” We do.”
“It was an incredible success, which really proves Israel’s military superiority as well as their diplomatic superiority, that they have friends in the region, that they have friends around the world who are willing to help them,” Kirby told CNN. Are ready to.”
Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin asked his Israeli counterpart Yoav Galant to inform the US before any possible response to the Iranian attack, according to another US official.
“I met with the Israeli Defense Minister for the third time this weekend to review the successful joint operation by the United States, Israel, and their allies to defend Israel from unprecedented attacks launched from Iranian territory and by Iran’s proxies. “While the United States does not want to escalate tensions, we will continue to take all necessary action to protect Israel and American personnel,” Austin posted from his official
Even though US officials stressed that the final decision on how to respond to Iran rests with Israel, Biden was trying to prevent the conflict from escalating into a broader conflict. On Sunday, Biden met with his fellow Group of Seven leaders and discussed a ‘joint diplomatic response’ with an emphasis on non-military actions that would limit the possibility of broader war.
In a joint statement issued after the virtual meeting, G7 members condemned “in the strongest terms” Iran’s “direct and unprecedented attack” against Israel and expressed “full solidarity and support for Israel and its people and for its security.” Reaffirmed our commitment to”. , “Through its actions, Iran has stepped towards destabilizing the region and risks escalating uncontrolled regional tensions. This must be avoided,” the G7 said in a statement. (ANI)
