Washington: White House has claimed that President Joe Biden warned Iran’s top leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei against attacking US soldiers in midst of Israel-Hamas conflict in message.

“Clear message was communicated. US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters, “That’s as far as I’m going to go,” without disclosing method of delivery. US forces carried out precise attacks on two Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps locations in eastern Syria, according to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin earlier.

Meanwhile, Iran forewarned Washington during UN General Assembly of Israel’s campaign of artillery and airstrikes over Gaza in response to Hamas attacks.

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian declared, “I say frankly to American statesmen and military forces that are now managing genocide in Palestine, that we do not welcome expansion and scope of war in region.” “But I warn if genocide in Gaza continues, they will not be spared from this fire.”

In an apparent effort to prevent Iran and its allies from intensifying confrontation, United States has sent two aircraft carrier groups close to Israel since Hamas strikes.

Along with ordering region's air defense systems to be activated, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Sunday that more soldiers may be sent there shortly.

"Islamic Republic of Iran stands ready to play its part in this very important humanitarian endeavor, along with Qatar and Turkey. Naturally, release of 6,000 Palestinian prisoners is another necessity and responsibility of global community."

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 28 2023

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