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US Warning: We Cannot Deter Israel from Responding to Potential Attacks by the Islamic Republic

Jun 7, 2026 June 7, 2026 3 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

The Biden administration has warned Iran against further attacks on Israel, stating it cannot control Israel's response. Following recent tensions, both the US and Israel are preparing for potential military actions, particularly if Iran attacks from Iraq. This situation escalates the ongoing conflict and highlights the precarious security dynamics in the region.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The situation remains volatile, with potential for military escalation.

👥 Key Players

Ali Khamenei (علی خامنه‌ای) QUOTED
Supreme Leader
"Ali Khamenei... threatened the US and Israel with military retaliation."
Karine Jean-Pierre QUOTED
White House spokesperson
"Karine Jean-Pierre... reiterated that the Islamic Republic should not respond to provocations."
Ali Mohammad Naeini QUOTED
spokesperson for the IRGC
"Ali Mohammad Naeini stated that the 'response to the new aggression' would be 'decisive and firm.'"
Hossein Maroufi QUOTED
deputy coordinator of the Basij Organization
"Hossein Maroufi emphasized that 'unfinished work must be completed.'"
Mohammad Ismail Qotari QUOTED
IRGC commander
"Mohammad Ismail Qotari reported that 'launchers and platforms are charged' and ready to respond."
Pentagon ACTOR
military organization
"The Pentagon has also announced that it is deploying missile defense equipment."

⚡ Actions

United States WARN Islamic Republic
"The Biden administration has warned the Islamic Republic to refrain from further attacks on Israel."
Confidence: 90%
Israel ATTACK Iranian military targets
"Israel retaliated by attacking military targets; however, it refrained from targeting Iran's nuclear and oil facilities."
Confidence: 90%
Pentagon DEPLOY Middle East
"The Pentagon has also announced that it is deploying missile defense equipment, fighter jets, and B-52 bombers in the Middle East."
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

US warns Iran against attacks on Israel, emphasizing Israel's autonomy in response.

  • United States warn Islamic Republic
  • Israel attack Iranian military targets
  • Pentagon deploy Middle East

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it reinforces Iran's military posture and rhetoric against Israel.
🌍 Regional: Because it heightens tensions in the Middle East and could lead to wider conflict.
🌐 International: Because it challenges US influence and support for Israel in the region.

📚 Background

The situation remains volatile, with potential for military escalation.

📝 Key Evidence

"We cannot restrain Israel, and there is no guarantee that the next attack will be limited and targeted."
→ This proves the US's inability to control Israeli military actions.
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 80%
VOA Persian is a state-funded outlet with a focus on Iranian affairs.

According to Axios, the Biden administration has warned the Islamic Republic to refrain from further attacks on Israel, emphasizing that it cannot control Israel's response. This message has been conveyed to Tehran by American and Israeli officials. An American official stated that the message was sent directly to Iran, informing the Islamic Republic's officials that 'we cannot restrain Israel, and there is no guarantee that the next attack will be limited and targeted.' This message was relayed through Switzerland from Washington to Tehran. Following the Islamic Republic's attack on Israel on October 1, which was in response to targeted Israeli strikes, Israel retaliated by attacking military targets; however, it refrained from targeting Iran's nuclear and oil facilities. Nevertheless, Israeli officials have indicated that if Iran continues its attacks, there is a possibility of expanding the targets of their strikes. Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House spokesperson, reiterated in response to reporters' questions that the Islamic Republic should not respond to provocations and that the US will continue to support Israel if necessary. The Pentagon has also announced that it is deploying missile defense equipment, fighter jets, and B-52 bombers in the Middle East to enhance its readiness to defend American interests and forces in the region. According to this report, new intelligence from Israel indicates that the Islamic Republic is planning to attack Israel from Iraqi territory. This potential attack may be carried out in cooperation with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iranian-aligned militias, utilizing drones and ballistic missiles. Israeli and American officials have stressed that even if the attack originates from Iraqi soil, Israel will respond. An Israeli official stated, 'Israel's reaction depends on the scale and results of the Islamic Republic's attack.' On Saturday, Ali Khamenei, in a speech marking the anniversary of the attack by 'students following the line of Imam' on the US embassy in 1979, once again threatened the US and Israel with military retaliation and promised a 'crushing response' in the specific rhetoric of the Iranian government. Simultaneously, Ali Mohammad Naeini, spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated that the 'response to the new aggression' from what he called the 'enemy' would be 'decisive and firm.' Hossein Maroufi, deputy coordinator of the 'Basij Organization,' emphasized that 'unfinished work must be completed,' identifying the unfinished work as 'the destruction of Israel,' and stated that the people 'must steadfastly accompany' the missions. In this context, Mohammad Ismail Qotari, one of the IRGC commanders, reported on the Islamic Republic's missile operations against Israel, stating that 'launchers and platforms are charged' and ready to respond to Israel. The last page - from missile ping-pong to real war between the Islamic Republic and Israel. A member of parliament: The Supreme National Security Council decided on the 'response' to Israel. Khamenei and the IRGC reiterated; the response to Israel is 'decisive.' The deployment of US strategic bombers; a new warning from Washington to Tehran. A review of Israel's attack in four points, multiple layers, and several stages. The US Department of Defense announced the dispatch of $425 million in military aid to Ukraine. The US response to the Islamic Republic's nuclear and missile rhetoric: we will not allow it.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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