The spokesperson for the US State Department, in response to the Persian section of Voice of America regarding Washington's reaction to recent remarks by Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stated that these comments are not unexpected. Khamenei had previously stated on Monday, referring to the International Criminal Court's warrant for Netanyahu's arrest, that the issuance of an arrest warrant for Netanyahu is not enough and that he should receive a 'death sentence.' Matthew Miller, during his press conference on Monday in Washington, responded to a question from the Persian section of Voice of America by saying, 'Unfortunately, these comments are exactly what we expect from the leader of a country that supports terrorism.' He further responded to a question about whether such statements escalate tensions in the region, saying, 'When it comes to tensions in the region, it is clear that these remarks are not helpful, and as I have said before, I will say again that Iran should not escalate this conflict further and should not take any additional steps to increase tensions in the region.' Regarding whether the State Department has new information about the Islamic Republic's readiness to attack Israel, he said, 'I do not have new information on this matter, but I think after Israel carried out limited actions against the positions of the Islamic Republic several weeks ago, we clearly stated that this should be the end. This should be the end of direct fire between Israel and Iran, and we have remained firm on this position.' Since the terrorist attack by the Iran-backed Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, the Iranian government has directly attacked inside Israel twice, both times without success due to the efforts of the United States and other Washington allies in the region, as well as Israel itself. The Israeli army also attacked directly on November 5, targeting positions of the Islamic Republic inside Iran, reportedly hitting several military sites, including one related to the nuclear program.
US: Khamenei's Remarks Against Israeli Prime Minister Not Unexpected
The US State Department commented on Khamenei's recent call for a death sentence for Netanyahu, indicating that such remarks are expected from a leader of a country that supports terrorism. The US emphasized the need to de-escalate tensions between Iran and Israel, especially following recent attacks. This situation is crucial as it reflects ongoing hostilities and the potential for further conflict in the region.
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📰 What Happened
Khamenei calls for Netanyahu's death sentence; US condemns remarks as expected.
- US State Department announce Ali Khamenei
- Iranian government attack Israel
- Israeli army attack Islamic Republic
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Khamenei's call for violence against Netanyahu reflects Iran's aggressive stance in the region.
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