Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah have vowed revenge for the killing of the political leader of the Palestinian group Hamas in Tehran, and of a Hezbollah commander in Beirut.
WASHINGTON - The United States and European allies called on Iran to"stand down" Monday, as fears mounted of an imminent attack on Israel that could spark an all-out war in the Middle East.
"We called on Iran to stand down its ongoing threats of a military attack against Israel and discussed the serious consequences for regional security should such an attack take place," they said after speaking on Monday. Israel assassinated Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut a day earlier, leaving the region on edge.Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari said his country was"ready to foil any threat in real time" but added that he was"not familiar" with reports that Iran was expected to launch an attack in the next 24 hours.
Washington and the four European nations have also intensified their calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, regarding the conflict sparked by Hamas's 7 October attack on Israel as the root cause of the tensions in the Middle East. Hamas has urged mediators to implement a truce plan earlier presented by Biden instead of holding more talks.
In central Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp, Suhail Abu Batihan said the Israeli bombardment was"causing terror" among residents, calling on mediators and"the world... to intervene to stop this war."
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