Joe Biden made a significant announcement on April 13, revealing his return to Washington for urgent consultations with his national security team regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East. This decision was prompted by the growing conflict between Israel and Iran, as reported by The Guardian, citing information from the White House.
Originally planning to spend the weekend at his beach residence in Delaware, the US President altered his plans due to the pressing situation.
The day before, on April 12, Biden expressed his concerns about a potential Iranian attack on Israel in the near future and issued a stern warning to Tehran, urging them to refrain from such actions. Meanwhile, White House National Security Advisor John Kirby emphasized the ongoing threat of a significant Iranian assault on Israel, despite efforts by the US to de-escalate tensions in the region.
Recent reports on April 13 detailed the seizure of a tanker en route to India from the UAE, flying the Portuguese flag and owned by the Zodiac Group, a company belonging to Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer. Subsequent information revealed that the vessel’s operator is the Geneva-based MSC.
According to the Associated Press, Iranian special forces from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) boarded the ship via helicopter, as reported by the Iranian state news agency IRNA. The IRGC took control of the container ship MCS Aries near the Strait of Hormuz, redirecting it towards Iranian waters.
Earlier reports mentioned the deployment of two US destroyers to safeguard Israel’s shores against a potential direct attack from Iran, anticipated by American authorities based on intelligence assessments.
The unfolding events in the Middle East underscore the volatile situation in the region, with Iran’s actions prompting heightened concerns…
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