Blinken told G7 Iran and Hezbollah could attack Israel soon as Monday
“The sources said Blinken stressed that the US believes Iran and Hezbollah will both retaliate,” Axios wrote, adding that Washington “doesn’t know the exact timing of the attacks” or what form they would take.
Iran and Hezbollah attack on Israel imminent, Blinken tells G7: Report
US says seeking to limit attacks and response, urges G7 allies to use diplomatic pressure to try to avert regional war.
- US Central Command chief, General Michael Kurilla, is reportedly set to arrive in Israel on Monday to “finalise preparations” with the Israeli army “ahead of the possible attack”, Axios reports.
- Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant issued a warning, saying: “If they dare to attack us, they will pay a heavy price.”
The nearly 10-month-old war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas has led to regular low-level hostilities between Israel and Iran and Hezbollah, as well as other groups in the region that are aligned with Tehran.
It is widely thought that neither side is ready for an all-out war, but the heightened tensions mean the risk of a conflagration is high.
The list of countries advising citizens to immediately leave Lebanon continued to grow on Monday, following warnings from the US and many European governments.
Japan, Saudi Arabia and France are among the latest to urge their citizens to leave the country while commercial flights are still operating. . .
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant issued a warning, saying: “If they dare to attack us, they will pay a heavy price.”
Israel braces for Iranian attack that could come 'within hours' as Hezbollah missile barrage injures two IDF soldiers amid growing fears of all-out-war in th
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