axios-blinken-warns-g7-partners-of-possible-iranian-attack-on-israel-on-monday

Axios: Blinken warns G7 partners of possible Iranian attack on Israel on Monday

 • 18011 переглядiв

On Sunday, August 4, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken had a telephone conversation with G7 foreign ministers and warned that an Iranian attack on Israel could begin within two days. Axios writes about this with reference to three unnamed sources, UNN reports.

Details

According to the publication, the United States has no information about the exact time of the strike, which Tehran sees as retaliation for the assassination of Ismail Ghania, head of the political wing of Hamas.

Nevertheless, at a meeting with other ministers, Blinken said that an Iranian strike on Israel could begin no earlier than 24-48 hours later. This means Monday or Tuesday.

Ймовірне розширення регіональної війни: в Ізраїлі зростає напруга через загрозу ударів з боку Ірану та "Хезболли"05.08.24, 12:21

Blinken acknowledged that it is unclear how Iran will attack Israel.

However, the United States is convinced that the Lebanese Hezbollah movement, which is among Iran's close allies, will also take part in the attack. According to preliminary information, the participation of other Iranian allies in the region is not excluded.

One option is a massive air attack using missiles and drones.

Blinken called on other foreign ministers to put pressure on Iran, Hezbollah, and Israel to achieve "maximum restraint." In an official statement, the G7 ministers called for an end to the "destructive cycle of retaliatory violence.

The publication also emphasizes that on Sunday evening, the White House announced that President Joe Biden will convene his national security team in the White House Intelligence Situation Room today to discuss developments in the Middle East.

He also plans to have a phone conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan.

Addendum

Meanwhile Iran says it does not want to escalate tensions in the region, but must punish Israel.

США та Ізраїль очікують атаку Ірану на ізраїльську територію 5 серпня - ЗМІ 04.08.24, 11:43

Iran seeks to establish stability in the region, but this is possible only by punishing the aggressor and creating a deterrent effect against the adventurism of the Zionist regime (Israel)

- Iranian diplomatic spokesman Nasser Kanani said

He also called on Washington to stop supporting Israel and said that the international community had failed in its duty to ensure regional stability and should support "punishing the aggressor.

The head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Hossein Salami , also repeated to journalists the threat of these elite military units that Israel "will be punished at the right time.

Recall

An Israeli delegation headed by the country's intelligence chief, David Barnea, visited Egypt in an attempt to make progress in the long-running talks on a possible truce in Gaza.

Popular

Jolie hopes to stop “attacks” from Pitt after divorce

 • 29655 переглядiв

Minister: Ukraine's gas system is ready to operate without Russian gas transit

 • 22497 переглядiв

Pension indexation in 2025: when will it happen

 • 30252 переглядiв

International assistance to Ukraine in 2025: what the government expects

 • 66167 переглядiв

UAH 2.22 trillion for Ukraine's defense: what will be spent in 2025

 • 73685 переглядiв

News by theme

Occupants' military base burning in Mariupol - city council

 • 31209 переглядiв

Axios: Blinken warns G7 partners of possible Iranian attack on Israel on Monday

 • 18011 переглядiв

Traffic on Lobanovsky Street in Kyiv is hampered: what is known

 • 29783 переглядiв

Tractor explodes on unexploded ordnance in Kyiv region

 • 31229 переглядiв

Falcon 9 rocket launched to the International Space Station with a cargo mission

 • 16398 переглядiв

Court orders SBI to open criminal case against STS officials

 • 92591 переглядiв

Exercises with participation of NATO troops begin in Moldova

 • 16523 переглядiв