Washington, DC [US], US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has stressed that the US does not seek conflict with Iran but will not hesitate to take action to protect its forces and support Israel's defense. The US Secretary of Defense further highlighted that US forces, under the direction of President Joe Biden, intercepted dozens of missiles and UAVs en route to Israel "At the direction of President Biden, on April 1, US forces in the Middle East launched an offensive against Iran, Iraq, intercepted dozens of missiles and UAVs en route to Israel launched from Syria and Yemen. Our forces are committed to protecting partner U.S. troops in the region, providing more assistance to Israel's defense, and enhancing regional stability, Austin said. Look forward to." The US Defense Secretary further condemned "the reckless and unprecedented attacks on Israel by Iran and its proxies. https://x.com/SecDef/status/177935845544416100 [https://x.com/SecDef/status/1779358455444161001" We condemn this reckless and unprecedented attack by Iran and its proxies and we call on Iran, including its proxy forces Call for immediate cessation of any further attacks and de-escalation.US Defense Secretary Austin said, "We do not want conflict with Iran." But we will not hesitate to take action to protect our forces and support Israel's defense. Furthermore, Austin praised the bravery of the American soldiers who stood guard to prevent further conflict or escalation.
“I am grateful for the professionalism and skill of the brave U.S. forces who participated in today's action and who will continue to stand guard to prevent further conflict or escalation. I will continue to monitor the situation closely and work with our allies and partners Will continue to consult.," she said. Earlier today, U.S. President Joe Biden condemned Iran's attack on Israeli soil and said he would convene G7 leaders on Monday to coordinate a united diplomatic response. "Earlier today, Iran – and its Representatives operating from Yemen, Syria and Iraq – launched a campaign According to the White House statement, Biden said, “Unprecedented airstrikes against military facilities in Israel. I condemn these attacks in the strongest possible terms. " "I just spoke to Prime Minister Netanyahu to reaffirm America's steadfast commitment to Israel's security. I told him that Israel has demonstrated a remarkable ability to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks and that our enemies A clear message has been given to the U.S. that they cannot threaten effectively.Israel's security,” he said Additionally, Biden confirmed that the US will remain in close contact with Israel's leaders.
“I am grateful for the professionalism and skill of the brave U.S. forces who participated in today's action and who will continue to stand guard to prevent further conflict or escalation. I will continue to monitor the situation closely and work with our allies and partners Will continue to consult.," she said. Earlier today, U.S. President Joe Biden condemned Iran's attack on Israeli soil and said he would convene G7 leaders on Monday to coordinate a united diplomatic response. "Earlier today, Iran – and its Representatives operating from Yemen, Syria and Iraq – launched a campaign According to the White House statement, Biden said, “Unprecedented airstrikes against military facilities in Israel. I condemn these attacks in the strongest possible terms. " "I just spoke to Prime Minister Netanyahu to reaffirm America's steadfast commitment to Israel's security. I told him that Israel has demonstrated a remarkable ability to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks and that our enemies A clear message has been given to the U.S. that they cannot threaten effectively.Israel's security,” he said Additionally, Biden confirmed that the US will remain in close contact with Israel's leaders.
