- ted: WASHINGTON —US Secretary of State
Marco Rubio on Friday called Israel's attack on Iran a ‘unilateral action’,
asserting that the US had no involvement.
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- The statement came after Israel launched major airstrikes
against Iran in the early hours of Friday, significantly escalating tensions in
the region and raising the spectre of a broader conflict between the
long-standing rivals.
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- “Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We
are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting
American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action
was necessary for its self-defense. President Trump and the Administration have
taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact
with our regional partners. Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S.
interests or personnel,” said Rubio.
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- Meanwhile, the US Department of State issued a security
alert to US citizens in Israel amid the rising tensions
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Damages are seen in a building after an explosion in a residence compound after Israel attacked Iran's capital Tehran, Friday, June 13, 2025
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- “Due to high tensions in the Middle East, the security
environment remains complex and can change quickly. We remind US citizens in
Israel and the broader region of the continued need for caution and encourage
them to monitor the news for breaking developments,” the US Department of State
posted on X.
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- Addressing a press conference hours before Israel
launched preemptive strikes on Iran, US President Donald Trump stated that it
was an outcome he hoped to avoid.
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- “I don’t want them going in because, I mean, that would
blow it,” said Trump, highlighting his diplomatic efforts aimed at containing
Iran’s nuclear agenda.
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