ISRAEL on Friday night retaliated against Iran with strikes on military bases in the west and south west of the country.
According to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Israel’s revenge had been anticipated for weeks after Iran had twice sent volleys of rockets and missiles into the country for claims Israel was responsible for attacks on some of its officials and guest, including the killing of Hamas leader, Ismael Haniyeh in a Tehran guest house in April.
The US has, however, urged Iran not to retaliate against the latest Israeli strikes against it.
“If Iran chooses to respond once again, we will be ready, and there will be consequences for Iran once again,” a statement by senior administration officials said.
It added that the US did not want to see this happen.
“This should be the end of this direct exchange of fire between Israel and Iran,” the statement went on, adding that Washington was prepared to “lead an effort to secure an end to the war in Lebanon” and try to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, together with the return of hostages seized from Israel.
