Iran has cautioned Israel about potential repercussions if it responds to Tehran’s recent drone and missile attack. Major General Mohammad Bagheri, the Iranian armed forces chief of staff, conveyed to state TV that any Israeli retaliation would trigger a significantly larger response from Iran. Additionally, Iran has warned the United States against supporting Israeli military actions, stating that any such support would lead to the targeting of US bases.
Hossein Salami, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, echoed these warnings, emphasizing that Tehran would retaliate against any Israeli aggression towards Iran’s government, people, or interests.
US Not to Support Israeli Counterattack on Iran, Biden Tells Netanyahu
In parallel, reports indicate that US President Joe Biden directly communicated to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the US would not endorse any counterattack on Iran.
Media sources such as CNN and Axios have cited senior administration officials stating that Biden assured Netanyahu of US retaliation in response to an Israeli offensive but clarified that the US would not actively participate in such a counteraction.
