The work that diplomacy is busy in these hours is frenetic to try to avoid a conflict that could spread to the entire Middle East, and perhaps even beyond its borders.
The United States continues to say it is confident that Tehran wants to proceed with the attack on Israel in the near future and Joe Biden gathered his security staff in the Situation Room after speaking with Jordanian King Abdallah.
Together with deputy Kamala Harris, he met with the national security team: «A short while ago, the vice president and I were briefed in the Situation Room on developments in the Middle East – she then wrote on X – We received updates on the threats posed by Iran and its allies, diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions and preparations to support Israel should it be attacked again. We also discussed the steps we are taking to defend our forces and respond to any attacks against our personnel in the way and place we prefer,” he added.
Meanwhile, two rockets were launched against a base in Iraq that hosts American and international troops. Several American soldiers were injured. «Today, an alleged missile attack occurred against US and coalition forces at Al-Asad Air Base, Iraq. Initial indications are that several US personnel were injured,” a Pentagon spokesperson confirmed.
(Unioneonline/D)
