Title: Iranian Foreign Minister Warns of Escalation as Middle East Tensions Rise
In a recent statement, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing attacks on Gaza and expressed concerns that the conflict could extend to other parts of the Middle East if Hezbollah, Lebanon’s armed Shia political group, intervenes. Tensions have reached a boiling point as Hezbollah has put itself on high alert, considering various scenarios of war and demanding an immediate cessation of Israeli attacks.
Israel is deeply wary of Hezbollah, which it considers its most significant threat. Intelligence estimates suggest that Hezbollah possesses a formidable arsenal of 150,000 rockets and missiles, including precision-guided munitions. In a tit-for-tat exchange, Hezbollah responded to an Israeli drone strike in Lebanon by firing rockets at Israeli positions along the border.
Amirabdollahian recently held a crucial meeting in Beirut with senior Hamas official Saleh Arouri and Ziad Nakhaleh, the leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group, to discuss the deteriorating situation in Gaza and the wider region. While the Iranian government denies any involvement in the attacks on southern Israel, Hamas officials have not confirmed their participation in the meeting.
Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Amirabdollahian warned that Hezbollah’s potential actions against Israel would result in a “huge earthquake” and called on the international community to intervene promptly to halt the ongoing violence.
Reacting to the escalating tensions, the United States has dispatched warships to the region. President Joe Biden has urged all parties to refrain from joining the conflict and pledged unwavering support for Israel. Meanwhile, Amirabdollahian intends to contact UN officials in the Middle East to explore potential initiatives to bring an end to the war. However, time is running out, and immediate action is needed to prevent further escalation.
The prospect of a new conflict in Lebanon stirs memories of the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah, which ultimately ended in a stalemate. With regional tensions at their peak, the world anxiously awaits the next moves from all involved parties.
As the situation rapidly evolves, World News Live will continue to closely monitor the developments in the region, providing timely updates to our readers.
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