The Axios website quoted an American and an Israeli official as saying that the administration of the US President Joe Biden Iran warned against launching another attack on Israel She stressed that she would not be able to restrain the Israelis.
A US official said: “We told the Iranians: We will not be able to hold back Israel“We will not be able to be sure that the next attack will be as calculated and targeted as the previous attack.”
The official added: “The message was transmitted directly to the Iranians,” which is notable because such direct communications are rarely disclosed, according to the website.
For his part, the Israeli official said that a message was passed from Washington to Tehran via the Swiss.
She was a spokeswoman The white house Karen Gunn said Friday that the administration “has been very clear that Iran does not have to respond” and that “we will continue to support Israel” if it responds.
As the spokesman said Pentagon Gen. Pat Ryder said Friday that the United States is transferring additional ballistic missile defense destroyers, a fighter squadron, tanker aircraft, and several US Air Force B-52 long-range bombers to The Middle East.
“Secretary Austin continues to make clear that if Iran, its partners, or its proxies use this moment to target American individuals or interests in the region, the United States will take every action necessary to defend our people,” Ryder continued.
