U.S. Warns Iran: Israel's Response May Escalate if Provoked

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The Biden administration issued a warning to Iran against launching further attacks on Israel, emphasizing that it may be unable to restrain an Israeli response if provoked. A U.S. official and a former Israeli official, both informed on the situation, revealed this cautionary message, underscoring the fragile state of affairs.

 

This development follows an escalation in hostilities that began on October 1, when Iran retaliated against Israel for a series of targeted assassinations by launching an attack. Israel’s response was forceful but controlled, focusing on Iranian military targets without striking nuclear or oil facilities.

 

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." This message was reportedly delivered directly to Iran, an unusual move given the infrequent acknowledgment of such direct communication. The Israeli official mentioned that the message from Washington was conveyed to Tehran via the Swiss government. While both the White House and Iran’s UN mission declined to comment, the gravity of this exchange was palpable.

 

Iran, however, seems resolute. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei remarked during a public event that both the U.S. and Israel "will definitely receive a crushing response." Furthermore, Esmail Kowsari, a member of Iran’s national security committee, disclosed that Iran’s security council had decided on a counterattack, though the specifics of timing and scale remain undetermined. Kowsari indicated that the action would involve regional "resistance" groups and surpass Iran's October 1 assault, which utilized 180 ballistic missiles.

 

The White House reiterated its position through press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who stated on Friday, "Iran should not respond," adding that the U.S. would maintain its support for Israel. Meanwhile, Pentagon press secretary Gen. Pat Ryder confirmed that the U.S. was reinforcing its presence in the region, deploying ballistic missile defense destroyers, fighter squadrons, tanker aircraft, and B-52 long-range bombers. Ryder emphasized that "Secretary Austin continues to make clear that should Iran, its partners, or its proxies use this moment to target American personnel or interests in the region, the United States will take every measure necessary to defend our people."

 

Tensions spiked further after Israel conducted a significant retaliatory strike on October 25, coordinated with the U.S. in response to the October 1 attack from Iran. The U.S. and Israel mutually agreed to avoid targeting Iranian oil and nuclear facilities, although they remained vigilant against other strategic sites.

 

Recent intelligence has heightened concerns, suggesting that Iran might be preparing an assault on Israel from Iraq, potentially before the U.S. presidential election. This strategy would involve the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) alongside Shia militias in Iraq, potentially utilizing drones and ballistic missiles. U.S. officials acknowledge the plausibility of such an attack in the near term.

 

Using Iraqi territory to execute an attack could be Iran’s strategy to mitigate retaliation against its critical infrastructure, including oil and nuclear facilities, by distancing itself from direct involvement. However, both Israeli and U.S. officials have made clear that Israel would likely respond even if the attack originates from Iraqi soil. An Israeli official noted, "It will depend on how massive the attack is and what are its results," highlighting the uncertain yet volatile nature of this unfolding situation.

 

Based on a report by AXIOS 2024-11-04

 

 

 

[thesetat2013]

The perfect recipe for Harris to begin her campaign for WW3 to begin. The Dem warmongers must be creaming their pants about this right about now. Can't wait to see what happens next. 

Did the Biden/Harris admin actually think they will be left out of any of these wars when they began supplying them with arms? Haha..They know exactly what they are doing and war makes them richer. 

[thaibeachlovers]

10 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said:

The perfect recipe for Harris to begin her campaign for WW3 to begin. The Dem warmongers must be creaming their pants about this right about now. Can't wait to see what happens next. 

Did the Biden/Harris admin actually think they will be left out of any of these wars when they began supplying them with arms? Haha..They know exactly what they are doing and war makes them richer. 

+1

[jippytum]

I think Joe is stating the obvious.

No one should be in any doubt  that Israeli retaliation against terrorist aggression wil be swift and strong. 

[lordgrinz]

Iran would be pretty stupid or extremely naive to not believe that, by the way.....I don't think they are naive.

[G_Money]

Harris’s foreign policy: Just Don’t.

[digger70]

U.S. Warns Iran: Israel's Response May Escalate if Provoked, 

 

Of course they will respond  .

The US want to Protect their interests in Israel  their oil interest and military base.

Its a war again about Greed/Money/Power.

 

USA uses both Saudi Arabia and Israel as a counter weight to Iran and the other hostile country’s in the area as well as to protect their oil interest and act as a military base or unsinkable aircraft carrier also is great for guarding the suez canal.

[yardrunner]

7 hours ago, jippytum said:

I think Joe is stating the obvious.

No one should be in any doubt  that Israeli retaliation against terrorist aggression wil be swift and strong. 

 whilst agreeing that hezbolla and hamas are terrorist organisations and that Iran is supporting terrorism it would appear to me that the present Israeli government is suppoting terrorism in Gaza and that it and parts of the IDF should be named and treated as terrorist organisations. The way the Jewish peoples were treated in Europe during the holocaust should not be an excuse for the behaviour of the Israeli government and some of the people in the Illegal settlements 80 years on. if their is ever to be peace in the middle east terrorism by all sides needs to be reined in.