Pentagon’s claim: We did not participate in the recent attacks on Lebanon/we will defend Israel in the event of an attack
The US Department of Defense claimed: “We are concerned about any escalation of tensions in the Middle East and did not participate in the recent attacks on Lebanon.”
According to Isna, the United States Department of Defense (Pentagon) denied any role in the two waves of explosions of communication devices in Lebanon on Thursday night and claimed: “We did not participate in the recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon.”
The statement continued: “Austin emphasized the need to calm the situation in the Middle East in a phone call with his Israeli counterpart.”
The US Department of Defense added: “Any attack that escalates the tension in the region will not be beneficial, and we are looking for a ceasefire agreement and the release of the hostages.”
The statement also states: “We have enough forces in the region that can defend Israel in case of another attack by Iran.”
The US Department of Defense continued: “We do not believe that the Gaza ceasefire agreement is collapsing.”
At the same time, the US State Department announced: “If Iran attacks Israel, we will defend it.”
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