US declaring commitment to Israeli security while also working to prevent regional war, say officialsMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US is seeking to deter Iran from carrying out a retaliatory strike against Israel with concerted declarations of commitment to Israeli security, while at the same time trying to prevent the outbreak of a major regional war, officials in Washington said.US officials still believe that a direct Iranian missile or drone strike is possible within the next few days, in retaliation for the Israeli bombing of an Iranian consular building in Damascus on 1 April, which killed a top Islamic Revolutionary Guards general, and six other Guard officers. Continue reading…
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Author : Julian Borger and Patrick Wintour
Publish date : 2024-04-11 18:42:33
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US seeking to deter Iran from strike on Israel, officials say
