According to CNN, a U.S. official has stated that the Biden administration is concerned that the Islamic Republic may have planned an attack following the death of Hassan Nasrallah, and for this reason, Washington is collaborating with Israel to strengthen defense programs. Meanwhile, Nasser Kan'ani, the spokesperson for the Islamic Republic's Foreign Ministry, announced on Monday, October 1, that none of what he referred to as Israel's 'criminal acts' would go unanswered. His remarks refer to the killing of the Hezbollah leader and the deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut on Friday, September 29. According to CNN, the unnamed U.S. official stated that defensive preparations to thwart an attack, along with changes in U.S. military posture, are underway. He refrained from providing details about the type of potential attack by the Iranian government or U.S. military actions. The Pentagon stated on Sunday night: 'If the [Iranian] government or its proxy forces use this situation to target U.S. personnel or interests in the region, the United States will take whatever actions are necessary to defend itself.' The Defense Department spokesperson, General Patrick Ryder, referred to a wide range of 'U.S. military capabilities in the region,' including the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group. John Kirby, the White House National Security spokesperson, told CNN: 'I think what we agree on is the need for an effort to de-escalate tensions.' He added: 'We believe that an all-out war with Hezbollah, and especially with the Islamic Republic, is not a suitable solution. In our view, if you want to safely and permanently bring people back to their homes, the diplomatic path is the best option.' Behrouz Yousian: Israel has confused subordinate forces by eliminating Hezbollah leaders. Navid Toubian: Israel has destroyed all high command ranks of Hezbollah within days. Navid Toubian: Khamenei is boasting from a shelter; Arash Azizi: The Islamic Republic does not have the capacity to fight Israel. The Hamas leader in Lebanon was killed in an Israeli airstrike. The first Israeli attack targeted a unit of a building in central Beirut.
U.S. Official: White House Concerned About 'Planned Attack' by Islamic Republic
A U.S. official expressed concerns that the Islamic Republic may plan an attack after the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, prompting collaboration with Israel to enhance defense measures. Iranian officials have vowed to respond to Israeli actions, particularly following recent airstrikes. This situation highlights escalating tensions in the region and the potential for conflict.
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📰 What Happened
U.S. warns of potential Iranian attack post-Nasrallah's death, collaborating with Israel for defense.
- U.S. Government announce Iran
- Israel attack Hezbollah leaders
- U.S. Government collaborate Israel
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📚 Background
The U.S. is preparing for potential Iranian aggression following the death of a key Hezbollah leader.
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