WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran late on Thursday (Jun 13) not to reply to Israeli strikes by hitting American bases, saying Washington was not concerned.
“We aren’t concerned in strikes in opposition to Iran and our prime precedence is defending American forces within the area,” Rubio stated in a press release.
“Let me be clear: Iran shouldn’t goal US pursuits or personnel.”
Israel announced strikes on Iran, the place loud explosions had been heard, hours after US President Donald Trump publicly stated they need to not achieve this.
Trump had stated that Israel would destroy probabilities for a peacefully negotiated answer, which he stated was shut.
A sixth round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme had been scheduled between america and Iran on Sunday in Oman.
“Israel suggested us that they imagine this motion was essential for its self-defence,” Rubio stated, with out providing assist or criticism of the strikes by the shut US ally.
“President Trump and the administration have taken all essential steps to guard our forces and stay in shut contact with our regional companions,” he stated.
