Top Biden administration officials are preparing for a possible widening of the Israeli-Hamas conflict. Secretary of State Blinken said the U-S believes “escalation” by Iranian-backed forces against American personnel in the Mideast is a likelihood. He told NBC’s Meet the Press “this is not what we want,” but if that happens, we’re ready for it.” […]
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U.S. prepares for possible escalation of Israeli-Hamas conflict
Top Biden administration officials are preparing for a possible widening of the Israeli-Hamas conflict.
Secretary of State Blinken said the U-S believes “escalation” by Iranian-backed forces against American personnel in the Mideast is a likelihood. He told NBC’s Meet the Press “this is not what we want,” but if that happens, we’re ready for it.” Meanwhile, the State Department is moving embassy personnel out of Iraq because of escalating tensions , and warning American citizens not to travel to the country..