"Secretary of State Blinken: US Ready for Iran's Escalation"

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern about potential attacks by Iranian proxies on American personnel and stated that authorities are prepared to respond decisively if necessary. As violence escalates in the Middle East, including Israel's expected ground invasion of Gaza and clashes along the Lebanese border and in the occupied West Bank, Blinken emphasized that conflict with Iran is not desired but that the U.S. will be ready if Iran chooses to escalate. The U.S. is increasing its military presence in the region in response to recent escalations by Iran and its proxy forces.