US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant to discuss Israel's defense against attacks by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group. Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder confirmed that Austin reaffirmed the US's readiness to support Israel's defense against threats from Iran and its allies. European Pravda reports that the US expressed its determination to defend Israel in a separate statement.
The Israeli Defense Ministry said Gallant discussed the current situation with Austin. Israeli aircraft attacked Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon to prevent a threat to Israeli citizens. Hezbollah responded by launching missiles and drones toward Israel, hitting 11 military targets.
Hezbollah officials said their response to the killing of commander Fuad Shukr last month had begun, but a full response would take time. The escalation has raised concerns in the White House about the potential for a larger regional conflict that could involve both the United States and Iran.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Brown visited the Middle East to discuss preventing a new escalation. At the moment, it is necessary to closely monitor developments and take necessary measures to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
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