Blinken's Warning: US Prepared to Defend Against Iranian Attacks

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that the United States will defend itself swiftly and decisively against attacks by Iran or its proxies, while emphasizing that the US does not seek conflict with Iran. Blinken called on UN member states to urge Iran not to become directly involved in the Israel-Hamas war. The warning comes as there has been an increase in attacks by Iranian-backed proxies against US interests in the Middle East. Blinken reiterated the US' support for Israel's right to defend itself and called for the international community to condemn Hamas's terrorist attack. He also urged countries to prevent the conflict from spreading and to work towards a political solution between Israelis and Palestinians.