As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate the US emphasises the importance of avoiding further escalation and collaborating with regional and global partner
Washington, DC [US], April 18 (ANI): As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, the US emphasises the importance of avoiding further escalation and collaborating with regional and global partners to formulate a «unified diplomatic» response to Iran’s «reckless and irresponsible behaviour,» stated US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel in a press briefing on Wednesday.
When asked about Israel’s intentions following Iran’s attacks, Patel said, «I don’t have any updates or anything to offer on that. Ultimately, this is a decision for Israel to make. It’s their own decision. But we continue to be engaged with Israeli officials and members of the Israeli government.»He further added, «To everyone, though, we continue to emphasise the importance of avoiding further escalation, and we’re working with partners in the region and around the world to continue to create a unified diplomatic response to Iran’s reckless and irresponsible behaviour over the course of this past weekend.»Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated after Iran launched several drones and missiles towards Israel on Saturday in retaliation for an alleged Israeli air strike on its consulate in Syria, resulting in the killing of three top Iranian generals.
