The United States and the United Kingdom have called on Iran to halt its attacks on Israel to prevent further escalation of violence. Following Israel’s airstrikes in retaliation for a missile attack, officials expressed the need for restraint from all parties involved.<\/p>\n
– Sean Savett, spokesman for the US National Security Council, stressed the importance of ending the ongoing violence, stating that \u201cwe urge Iran to cease its attacks on Israel.\u201d<\/p>\n
– UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, speaking at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa, affirmed Israel’s right to defend itself against Iranian aggression while urging all sides to exercise caution. He emphasized, \u201cIran should not respond.\u201d<\/p>\n
– Israel carried out airstrikes targeting military establishments and missile sites in Iran, focusing on military assets and avoiding populated civilian areas, in contrast to Iran’s missile attacks that aimed at Israel’s largest city.<\/p>\n
– The US administration clarified that it did not participate in the Israeli operation, aiming instead to promote diplomatic efforts and reduce tensions in the Middle East.<\/p>\n
– A senior US official noted that President Biden and his national security team have worked closely with Israel in recent weeks to encourage a measured response to reduce civilian risk while deterring future aggression.<\/p>\n
– President Biden had previously urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to formulate a response that would effectively deter further attacks while minimizing the chances of escalation, emphasizing a careful approach to the situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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