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Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the United States has issued a call for calm following reports alleging Israeli missile strikes on Iran.
The situation remains fluid as officials work to verify the details surrounding the reported strikes.
The US government emphasizes the importance of de-escalation and urges all parties involved to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
Diplomatic efforts are underway to address the situation and prevent any further deterioration of stability in the region.
Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, has once again emphasized the need for de-escalation in the Middle East following an alleged Israeli strike on Iran.
Speaking from a G7 meeting in Italy, Blinken clarified that Washington was not involved in any offensive operation.
While the Israeli government has not officially commented on the incident, two US officials informed CBS News, the BBC’s US partner, that an Israeli missile had targeted Iran overnight.
Iranian state media have reported unconfirmed explosions in Isfahan, a central province, but have downplayed the possibility of an attack. Isfahan houses significant military installations, including an airbase, a missile production complex, and multiple nuclear facilities.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed that no nuclear sites were harmed. In response to Iran’s missile and drone attack on Israel, which occurred on Saturday night, Israel had vowed to retaliate.
Tehran maintains that this attack was in retaliation for an alleged Israeli airstrike on its consulate in Syria on April 1, resulting in the death of 13 individuals.
