Iran has urged the US to use diplomatic channels to reduce the rising tensions in the Middle East following a deadly attack on an American post over the weekend.
Tehran is bracing itself for a potential military response to the attack that claimed three American lives and left dozens injured.
The foreign minister of the Islamic Republic, Hossein Amirabdollahian, emphasized the importance of active diplomacy to seek a political resolution to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and its broader regional implications.
Amirabdollahian stated that the White House is well aware that a political solution is the key to ending the war and addressing the current crisis in the region. The comments come at a critical juncture as the US contemplates how to retaliate against the attack on a base in Jordan.
President Joe Biden attributed the assault to Tehran-backed militias operating in Syria and Iraq, pledging a response at a time and in a manner of our choosing.
Iran has categorically denied any involvement in the attack, marking the first incident resulting in American casualties since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza in October.
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Despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties, the US and Iran have been exchanging messages about the crisis since October, often through the Swiss embassy in Tehran. Both sides express a desire to de-escalate the situation while placing blame on each other for aggravating tensions.
The US asserts that Iran’s support for regional militias contributes to the unrest, while Tehran contends that Washington must pressure Israel to halt its military offensive in Gaza.
Since the eruption of the Israel-Hamas conflict in October, US bases in Iraq and Syria have faced regular attacks from Iran-supported groups. Simultaneously, Hezbollah, also backed by Iran, engages in almost daily exchanges of fire with Israeli forces along the Israel-Lebanon border.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken characterized the current situation as incredibly volatile, comparing it to the heightened tensions in the region during the 1973 Yom Kippur war between Israel, Egypt, and Syria. Blinken emphasized the US’s commitment to defending its people and interests while expressing the desire to prevent a broader escalation in the region.
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