Iran slams US for 'backing' Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Gaza, cites use of 5,000-pound bunker buster bombs
Iran has accused the United States of being «complicit» in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and Lebanon, alleging that the strikes used US-supplied bunker buster bombs on residential areas in Beirut. The US has denied any prior knowledge of the attacks.
Reports indicate that the Israeli airstrikes aimed at Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, significantly damaged six buildings. Communications with Nasrallah were lost following the strikes. Nonetheless, sources close to Hezbollah and Iranian news agencies report that Nasrallah is alive, with Tehran still verifying his status.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized the US at the United Nations Security Council, saying, «Just this morning, the Israeli regime used several 5,000-pound bunker busters that had been gifted to them by the United States to hit residential areas in Beirut. One cannot disregard the US complicity in the crime.»
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin responded, stating, «We had no advance warning. My call with Minister Gallant took place while the operation was actually already underway… I don't have any further information or specifics to provide you at this time.»
Following the airstrikes, President Joe Biden directed the Pentagon to reassess and adjust US military forces in the Middle East to enhance security and meet US objectives. He also instructed US embassies in the region to implement protective measures.
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