US deploys warships to defend Israel in case of Iranian attack, says WSJ

U.S placed warships in position to protect Israel and US forces in the region, hoping to avoid a direct attack Will against Israel that could occur as early as this weekend, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).

To the American measurementsAccording to media reports, they included the repositioning of two destroyer warships, one that was already in the region and another that was redirected there.

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Additionally, according to U.S. officials who spoke with the WSJat least one of the ships carried the missile defense system Aegis.

These measures of state Joinedthat are part of an effort to avoid a broader conflict in the Middle Eastemerged following a leak about the timing and location of the possible Iranian attack.

However, the outlet notes that a person briefed by Iranian leaders told them that while attack plans are being discussed, no decisions have been made yet. final decision.

Will threatened to retaliate against Israel for the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus that killed seven members of the revolutionary guard Iranian, in addition to destroying the building attached to the Iranian embassy Tehranwhich was the residence of the Iranian ambassador.

The president of U.S, Joe Bidensaid yesterday that an Iranian attack on Israel could occur “sooner or later” and when the press asked him if he had a message for WillBiden said: “Don’t do it”.

“We are dedicated to defending Israel. We will support Israel and we will help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed“, he said Biden.

The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinkenspoke on Friday with the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukrywho reiterated that an escalation on the part Will “It would not benefit anyone in the region”.

Source: Elcomercio

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