US Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed media inquiries regarding reports of an Israeli attack on Iran overnight, emphasizing that the United States had no involvement in any offensive actions by Israel. Speaking at a press conference in Italy following a meeting with G7 Foreign Ministers, Blinken refrained from confirming the reports while affirming the US stance of non-participation in offensive operations.
Responding to a journalist's query about reports suggesting that the US received advance notice from Israel regarding a potential strike against Iran, Blinken remained noncommittal, focusing instead on the G7's collective efforts to de-escalate tensions and prevent conflict.
While Blinken did not delve into the White House's assessment of the situation, particularly regarding the conclusion of Israeli strikes or the possibility of Iranian retaliation, recent developments underscored the heightened regional tensions. Iran's air defense systems reportedly intercepted several unidentified aerial objects near Isfahan earlier in the day, according to Fars news agency.
As of now, there has been no official statement from Israeli authorities regarding the reported attack, leaving the situation and its potential ramifications uncertain.
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