Amid the ongoing tension between Iran and Israel, the US has warned Iran in clear terms not to make the mistake of attacking American civilians, military bases or infrastructure. This warning was given by a senior US official at the United Nations, McCoy Pitt.
Pitt said that the attack by Israel was carried out in self-defense, and that it has the right to do so under international law. He said, “If Iran thinks that it can target America in this conflict, then it is making a big mistake.”
Path to diplomacy still open, but time limited: US
The US has also said that it still wants to prioritize the diplomatic route. But this time it was made clear that Iran will now have to take a sensible decision.
“Now is the time for dialogue. If Iran chooses a path of confrontation, the consequences could be dire,” the US State Department official said.
America’s role in the Iran-Israel war
- The US defended Israel’s attacks, saying that Iran’s just retaliation had no legitimacy, because Israel only acted in self-defense.
- The US is currently providing military and technical assistance to Israel, particularly in countering drone and missile attacks.
- The US military recently intercepted several Iranian drones that were flying towards Israel.
What is Iran’s answer so far?
- Iran has fired missiles at Tel Aviv and other cities after Israeli attacks.
- Iran also warned that it would “turn Israel into ruins” and that any attack would be met with a “strong response”.
The situation is likely to worsen
At the moment, the situation in the Middle East is very critical. If Iran attacks US interests, the US may become directly involved in the war, leading to a major military conflict in the region.