Blinken says U.S. not involved in Israeli attack against Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken refrained from commenting on media reports regarding an Israeli attack against Iran, emphasizing that the United States was not involved in any offensive operations by Israel. Blinken, speaking at a press conference in Italy after a meeting with foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) countries, declined to confirm reports of Washington receiving advance warning from Israel about the strike. He stressed the G7’s focus on de-escalating tensions and avoiding conflict. Blinken did not address questions about the White House’s assessment of the Israeli strikes or potential Iranian retaliation. Meanwhile, Iran’s air defense systems reportedly shot down “flying objects” near Isfahan, but Israel has not yet officially commented on the attack.

Source – CGTN