Blinken: US working to prevent escalation in Middle East

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, in a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, said Washington is trying to prevent escalation in the Middle East following Iran’s strike on Israel.

About it writes TASS.

According to the Secretary of State, the American side will continue to support Israel’s defensive actions. At the same time, US diplomats urge the Israelis to show restraint in responding to Iranian attacks.

Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron said that Paris would not allow escalation after Iran’s strikes on Israel.