The U.S. State Department announced today that the Middle East is on the verge of a regional war, according to Western media reports.
The department emphasized that it has made it clear to the Israelis that it does not support targeting Lebanese infrastructure.
The State Department also noted that it continues to work to prevent the situation from spiraling into a regional conflict in the Middle East despite the ongoing escalation. It also noted that there are an ongoing discussions with Israel regarding its response to Iran, highlighting that Tehran's escalation is unprecedented.
The department further stated that efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza have not been ruled out despite the events in Lebanon