Biden issues warning to Iran of ‘serious risk’ if it retaliates against Israel
The US has reportedly warned Iran that a retaliatory attack on Israel for the recent killing of a senior Hamas leader in Tehran would pose a “serious risk” for Iran’s economy and government.
The US said retaliatory action would likely escalate the months-long conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Fox News reports that a US official told The Wall Street Journal that the US has communicated to Iran that the risk of a major escalation is “extremely high” if it carries out a retaliatory attack.
According to the report, the official said Tehran has been put on notice “that there is a serious risk of consequences for Iran’s economy and the stability of its newly elected government if it goes down that path.”
Hamas political leader, Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran late last month.
Israel was immediately blamed for the assassination after pledging to kill Haniyeh and other Hamas leaders over the terrorist group’s Oct. 7 attack which killed 1,200 people and saw hundreds more taken hostage.
