The United States has sent a message to Iran warning that if Tehran attacks Israel, Washington would be unable to restrain Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from launching a significant response, according to a single report. The message calls on Iran to halt before it is too late.
The United States has warned Iran directly that it cannot restrain Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if Tehran launches an attack on Israel, according to a single report. The message, described as stating 'if you attack Israel — we have no way to restrain Bibi. Stop before it's too late,' signals a sharpened US diplomatic stance amid escalating tensions and reciprocal threats between the two countries—most recently over Lebanon and potential Iranian retaliation for US strikes on Iran. The report follows earlier reports of US efforts to prevent an Iranian strike, as well as messages from Israel and Washington warning of a significant Israeli response should Iran attack. There was no immediate official confirmation from the US or Israeli governments.
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