In the midst of escalating tensions in the Middle East, President Joe Biden of the United States has stated his belief in a forthcoming Iranian assault on Israel. This caution follows recent incidents, such as an Israeli attack on an Iranian consulate in Syria.
The background
Iran’s threats of retaliation over the Israeli strike on its embassy in Damascus have led to a heightened situation. Officials in Washington have said they expect Iran to attack Israel in response to the bombing of its embassy in Syria.
Response from the United States
Responding to the increasing tensions, the U.S. has chosen to deploy extra resources to the area. Even with these actions, President Biden stressed that any Iranian effort to attack Israel would not be successful.
Responses from around the world.
France has released travel advisories for its diplomats and their families regarding trips to Israel and Iran. At the same time, the Crisis Group cautions that the covert conflict between Iran and Israel could escalate uncontrollably.
Summary
The situation is still tense, with the possibility of escalating further. The global community closely monitors with a desire for tensions to ease and for the conflict to be resolved peacefully.
