Regarding Response to Iran.. Washington Seeks Consensus with Tel Aviv
U.S. Official's Statements Reflect Washington's Keenness to Control the Pace of Israel's Response to Iran, Aiming to Avoid the Region Sliding into a Comprehensive Conflict that May Harm U.S. Strategic
October 3, 2024, 12:04 am

Regarding Response to Iran.. Washington Seeks Consensus with Tel Aviv

مدفعية الجيش الإسرائيلي على حدود لبنان

Following the Iranian missile attack on Israel, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell stated that there is a need to send a response message to Tehran, emphasizing the Biden administration's efforts to coordinate with Tel Aviv regarding any potential response to Iranian aggression.

During an online seminar organized by the Washington-based Carnegie Research Foundation, Campbell reiterated the U.S. position describing Iran's behavior as "completely reckless," affirming the necessity of sending a clear "response message."

He added: "We understand that while it's important to respond in some way, there's a recognition that the region is already on the brink, with real fears of wider escalation or its continuation, not just an isolated exchange of fire, but continued hostilities that could jeopardize not only Israel but our strategic interests as well."

Campbell described the attacks from Lebanon on Israel as "destabilizing," warning of the conflict's escalation with Lebanon, and continued: "We sought to affirm our support for some of the actions Israel has taken. We are extremely cautious about the current situation."

Meanwhile, Israel renewed its pledge on Wednesday to respond to the Iranian missile attack. Israeli Army Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stated that Israel "will choose the timing to make Iran pay the price."

In contrast, Tehran renewed its warnings to Israel through its president, threatening Tel Aviv with a violent and harsh response if Israel launches a counterattack in response to the Iranian aggression.

The Middle East has come to the brink of a full-scale war after Iran launched 200 missiles at Israel on Tuesday, in its largest attack ever against Israel, prompting Tel Aviv and Washington to vow a strong response to Tehran.

The Israeli army is engaged in battles on the northern front with the Lebanese Hezbollah group, and eight Israeli soldiers fell on Wednesday in the heaviest losses incurred by the Israeli army on the Lebanese front during a year that saw repeated clashes on the border.

This rapid escalation comes amid growing fears of a comprehensive regional war breaking out, with intertwining crises and overlapping interests between various active parties in the region, while U.S. diplomatic efforts seem to be in a race against time to contain the situation and avoid the region sliding into an open conflict.

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