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US official tells CNN strikes not expected to derail hostage talks, as Israel braces for further attacks

The Zioneer Intelligence Desk

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TL;DR

A senior US official told CNN that the American administration does not expect the current round of Israeli strikes to derail ongoing hostage negotiations, but noted that the US is preparing for additional waves of attacks. The remarks come amid heightened tensions and continued military operations.

01 · How it developed

3 developments

  1. Latest

    Official assesses strikes are unlikely to damage ongoing negotiations

  2. US official characterizes the strikes as a 'warning shot' to Iran.

  3. Israel is bracing for additional waves of attacks following the strikes.

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