Middle East

The former defence secretary urged Britain to take a tougher line against Iranian aggression.

‘This attack was defeated thanks to our preparations, to a coalition of committed partners, and to Israel’s remarkable defensive systems,’ John Kirby said.

Israel’s military chief says that Israel will respond to Iran’s missile attack.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seized the cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on April 13.

Israel’s war cabinet mulls response to barrage by Tehran amid international calls to reduce tensions.

CENTCOM said U.S. European Command destroyers supported them in taking down the threat over the weekend.

‘If Joe Biden, as some press reports have it, is urging the Israelis not to retaliate at all. He is an embarrassment to the United States,’ Mr. Bolton said.

Israel’s U.N. envoy Gilad Erdan said Iran’s attack ‘crossed every red line’ and that ‘Israel reserves the legal right to retaliate.’

Iran fired over 300 rockets toward Israel on Saturday but President Isaac Herzog says his nation isn’t interested in fueling a war.

The president made it clear to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during a call that he must ’think carefully and strategically' about the escalation risks.

The officials warned the United States not to intervene in the escalating conflict after Tehran launched hundreds of drones and missiles.

Israel was targeted by over 300 aerial threats on Saturday, including drones and missiles.