The US disagrees with Iran and advises Israel to proceed with caution.

According to recent reports, on April 14, Iran launched a series of missiles and drones towards Israel in retaliation for what they believe was an attack by Israel on their consulate in Syria earlier in the month. Despite their efforts, only a few of these weapons were able to penetrate Israel's Iron Dome defense system and caused only minor damages. While Iran claims to have warned the United States, a key ally of Israel, about the attack, U.S. officials have denied receiving any such warning.

The tension between Israel and Iran has been steadily increasing since the Hamas attack on October 7, which has been largely fueled by Iraq's belief that Israel needs to end their war in Gaza. The situation escalated even further when Israel allegedly attacked the Iranian consulate building, prompting threats of retaliation from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Ebrahim Raisi, and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, informed the media that they had warned neighboring countries and the U.S. about the attack. A source within Turkey's Foreign Ministry also confirmed that they had relayed messages as intermediaries between Iran, Israel, and the U.S. However, an anonymous senior official from the Biden Administration has disputed these claims, stating that they were not given any warning or information about the targets.

Despite the escalating tensions, the U.S. has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Israel. The White House released a statement declaring their support for Israel's defense against threats from Iran. However, officials from Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq have stated that Iran did provide some details about their planned attack on Israel in the week leading up to April 8. On April 12 and 13, the U.S. issued a warning to Iran, urging them to not carry out the attack.

President Biden has been publicly and privately urging Israel to show restraint in hopes of avoiding a full-scale conflict in the Middle East. The U.S. is hoping that if Israel does respond, it will be in a proportionate manner to end the ongoing cycle of violence. However, some officials are frustrated that in targeting Iranian military leaders, Israel also attacked a diplomatic building. A senior U.S. official believes that the only person who may want a war is Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.

Iranian leaders have stated that their acts of aggression were in response to Israel's alleged attack and they will only defend themselves if necessary. They have no intention of continuing their operations, but will not hesitate to protect their interests if provoked. As tensions continue to rise, it is crucial for all parties involved to exercise restraint in order to prevent a major conflict in the region.

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