America threatened Iran today, Thursday, August 8, 2024, with a "strike and devastating consequences" if it launched a major attack against Israel, in revenge for the assassination of former political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran at the end of last month.
The Wall Street Journal quoted an American official as saying, "We warned Iran that it could suffer a devastating blow if it launched a major attack on Israel."
"We sent a message to Iran that there is a risk of escalation if it launches a major retaliatory attack," the US official added.
He said, "Our message to Tehran did not include a threat to carry out an American strike against targets in Iran," stressing that "they warned Iran of consequences for its economy and the stability of its government if it launched a major attack."
For its part, the US State Department announced that "escalating the conflict could harm the Iranian economy," adding, "We continue to make clear to Iran that it should not escalate the conflict."
The US State Department stated that the US administration "does not communicate directly with Hezbollah, but we have partners in the region who are talking to the party."
The world, the countries of the region, and Israel are awaiting the Iranian military response to the assassination of the former head of the political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, at his residence in Tehran on July 31, a day after the inauguration of the new Iranian president.
In the latest Iranian threats, Iran's acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri told France Presse today, "Our response to Haniyeh's assassination will be costly for Israel, but it will be in the interest of the region's security," stressing that "Israel is not in a position to wage war against Iran." link
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