Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:25am on 16 Oct 2023,Monday International
As Israel prepares for a possible ground invasion of Gaza, Iran warned against further Israeli "aggressions" saying regional tensions could spiral out of control. With over 2,670 Palestinians killed, including 700 children, Iran's foreign minister said "hands are on the trigger" for armed conflict. He called for an immediate halt to attacks on Gaza civilians. Israel cut utilities to Gaza but restored southern water supply. The U.S. voiced concern about the war expanding, given Iran's support for Hamas. Israel sent forces to the Lebanon border after fire from Iran-backed Hezbollah. Iran warned no one can prevent the conflict's escalation if Israeli attacks persist.
