Blinken Warns Iran of ‘Decisive’ Response If Americans Are Attacked
- He says US to hold Iran to account for strikes by its proxies
- Top US diplomat urges other council members to join its cause
Antony Blinken
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that the US would respond “decisively” if Iran or its proxies attack Americans, the sternest warning yet as the Biden administration tries to keep Tehran from joining the war between Israel and Hamas.
“The United States does not seek conflict with Iran,” Blinken told a UN Security Council meeting Tuesday. “We do not want this war to widen. But if Iran or its proxies attack US personnel anywhere, make no mistake: We will defend our people, we will defend our security, swiftly and decisively.”