Iran Condemns US Support for Israeli Military Actions
Iran has sharply criticized US President Joe Biden's recent comments suggesting support for Israel's military plans against Iran. The Iranian mission to the United Nations issued a statement holding the United States fully responsible for any aggressive actions by Israel, emphasizing that such actions could destabilize peace and security in the region and beyond. In a letter to the UN Security Council, Iran warned that the US's role in provoking and enabling Israeli aggression would have disastrous consequences.
During a visit to Berlin on October 18, Biden acknowledged awareness of how and when Israel might respond to Iranian missile attacks but refrained from providing specifics. He hinted at a potential opportunity for resolving the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, which has been marked by repeated hostilities. However, reports from Axios revealed that while the US administration appears to accept Israel's plans for a significant military strike on Iran, there are concerns that such actions could escalate into a broader regional conflict.
The backdrop to these tensions includes Iran's missile strikes on Israel earlier this month, which were framed as retaliation for the assassination of key figures in the Palestinian and Lebanese resistance movements, including Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas and Hassan Nasrallah of Hezbollah.
