In a recent conference call with G7 counterparts, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that Iran could launch an attack on Israel within the next 24 to 48 hours. Blinken stressed that the U.S. aims to pressure Tehran to limit its actions, believing this approach is key to preventing a broader regional conflict.
The potential Iranian strike could commence as early as Monday, according to sources cited by Axios. This alert comes in the wake of the assassinations of senior Hezbollah military commander Fouad Shokor in Beirut and Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31. Additionally, a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has resulted in the tragic deaths of 12 children and teenagers.
Iran, along with Hamas and Hezbollah, has blamed Israel for these killings and vowed retaliation. While Israel has acknowledged responsibility for Shokor's assassination, citing it as a response to the Golan Heights strike, it has not confirmed involvement in Haniyeh's death.
The escalating exchange of fire and rocket attacks across the Israel-Lebanon border underscores the urgency of diplomatic efforts to manage and contain the crisis, as the international community seeks to prevent further destabilization in the region.
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U.S. believes Iran could attack Israel within 24 to 48 hours
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