Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:46am on 01 Oct 2024,Tuesday International
The U.S. Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, warned Iran of "serious consequences" if Tehran directly attacks Israel. Austin reaffirmed America's support for Israel's right to self-defense in a discussion with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The Pentagon Chief emphasized that the U.S. is prepared to defend its personnel, allies, and partners, and prevent the conflict from escalating. Austin also stressed the need for a diplomatic solution to ensure civilians can return safely to their homes, following recent Israeli strikes and the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
