U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken refused to comment on reports of an attack by Israel on Iran, emphasizing that the United States had no part in any offensive operations carried out by Israel.
The "United States has not been involved in any offensive operations".
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is asked about US involvement in Israel's attack on Iran.
The G7 is 'focused on de-escalating tensions,' he adds.https://t.co/L5Vx21l4Bz
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Blinken declined to comment on the reports, but he did emphasize that the United States had no role in any offensive actions carried out by Israel during a press conference in Italy after concluding a meeting with foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) nations .
In his response to a journalist’s inquiry, he addressed the reports suggesting that Washington had been alerted by Israel in advance on Thursday about a forthcoming attack on Iran as retaliation for Tehran’s recent assault on Israel.
Certainly! In his first public remarks on the Israeli attack, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized that the G7’s focus is on de-escalating tensions and preventing any potential conflict. The statement underscores the importance of working towards peace and stability in the region.
Blinken did not discuss the White House’s evaluation of whether the Israeli strikes had concluded and whether Iran would respond during that particular round of questioning and answers.
On Friday, Iran’s air defense systems detected and shot down several “flying objects” near the central city of Isfahan. The incident was reported by the semi-official Fars news agency.
As of now, there has been no official announcement from the Israeli side regarding the attack. The situation remains tense, and it’s crucial for all parties involved to exercise restraint and work towards de-escalation to prevent further conflict in the region.
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