Iranian FM Warns Of ‘Preemptive Measures’ Against Israel

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the Iranian Foreign Minister issued a warning about possible “preemptive measures” against Israel.

During a televised statement on Monday, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian expressed concern about the continuation of what the Iranian regime refers to as "war crimes of the Zionist regime", claiming if the bombardment of Gaza does not stop, "new fronts will be opened", referring to its proxies in Lebanon and Syria on Israel's borders.

It further raised concerns of Iran's fueling an already bloody war which since Hamas' October 7 invasion of Israel, has seen thousands killed across Israel and Gaza.

Shortly after his remarks, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. The IDF aimed to thwart an attempted penetration by Hezbollah forces into northern Israel. The IDF announced it had killed four terrorists on Tuesday morning.

The IDF stated that the targeted sites in Lebanon were used by Hezbollah to direct acts of terrorism. The strikes were in response to previous attacks by Hezbollah against the IDF. Former Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal also encouraged Hezbollah to become more directly involved in the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the importance of unified efforts in the battle.

At the same time, US President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Israel and then proceed to Jordan on Wednesday, where he will engage with leaders from both Israel and the Arab world.

Biden's primary objective is to convey an unwavering commitment from the United States to support Israel. His administration has affirmed its dedication to providing military assistance, dispatching US carriers and aid to the region.