The US and its European allies tell Iran to 'stand down' Israel attack threats
Vehicles drive past a huge billboard depicting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and slain Palestinian Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh at Tehran's Valiasr square on 12 August 2024. International diplomacy efforts are in full swing, with warnings of serious consequences if Iran carries out its threats.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.
International efforts to stave off an Iranian attack have intensified, with US President Joe Biden and the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Britain warning Tehran in a joint statement on Monday."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's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said the country had strengthened defences and organised"offensive options" as "threats from Tehran and Beirut may materialise." The Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades said in a statement that two of its fighters"assigned to guard" the hostages had fired at them in "two separate incidents" and that a committee had been formed to investigate.
"The reason we're doing that is to finalise the details of the implementation of the framework agreement," Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer told a news conference.Pressure for a ceasefire in Gaza grew after civil defence rescuers in the Hamas-run territory said an Israeli air strike on Saturday killed 93 people at a school housing displaced Palestinians.On Monday, witnesses told AFP Israel struck Khan Yunis and Rafah from the air.
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