Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to American Jewish leaders on Tuesday and advised them that further escalation with Iran is not in the best interest of the U.S. or Israel, Axios reported.
According to three people who attended the meeting, the Biden administration and other Western allies are strongly urging Israel to not jump too hastily into a retaliation against Iran that could lead to a larger regional war.
In response, Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed revenge and marked the first time Iran attacked Israel directly without the use of proxies. Blinken told the group that Jordan and Saudi Arabia aided in the defensive effort against Iran and that alliance remains important and creates opportunities for the future, an attendee said to Axios.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
China, Türkiye must dissuade Iran from retaliating against Israel — BlinkenTop American diplomat Antony Blinken tells his Chinese, Turkish, Saudi, and European counterparts to 'urge Iran not to escalate' after US ally Israel bombed Tehran's consulate in Damascus.
Read more »
World leaders collectively condemn Iran's 'reckless' attack against Israel: 'We support Israel'International world leaders condemned Iran's attack on Israel on Saturday evening, standing in supporting of Israel's security and their right to defend themselves.
Read more »
Iran launches its first-ever full-scale military attack on IsraelIran launched its first full-scale military attack against Israel on Saturday, sending drones toward Israel.
Read more »
Iran launches its first-ever full-scale military attack on IsraelIran launched its first full-scale military attack against Israel on Saturday, sending drones toward Israel
Read more »
'Proceed with caution:' AI poses issues of discrimination, surveillanceAuthor Joy Buolamwini cautions against the use of AI for facial recognition surveillance.
Read more »
Israel announces largest West Bank land seizure since 1993 during Blinken visitThe move marks the single largest land seizure by the Israeli government since the 1993 Oslo accords, according to Peace Now, a settlement watchdog group.
Read more »