{"id":2954,"date":"2025-06-13T09:45:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T04:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/?p=2954"},"modified":"2025-06-13T09:48:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T04:48:22","slug":"u-s-distances-itself-from-israeli-strikes-on-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/2025\/06\/13\/u-s-distances-itself-from-israeli-strikes-on-iran","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Distances Itself from Israeli Strikes on Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"345\"><strong>ISLAMABAD: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the United States was not involved in the recent military strikes carried out by Israel against Iran.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"470\">In an official statement issued Thursday night, Rubio clarified that Israel acted alone and informed Washington in advance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"561\">He emphasized that Israel considered the action a necessary measure for its self-defense.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Statement from Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5FFesh3dkF\">pic.twitter.com\/5FFesh3dkF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WhiteHouse\/status\/1933328486669697508?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 13, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"693\">Rubio added that the U.S. administration&#8217;s top priority is the protection of American troops and personnel deployed in the region.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"809\">He assured that President Trump and his administration have taken all necessary precautions to secure U.S. forces.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"836\">Focus on Troop Safety<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"935\">Rubio stressed that the U.S. remains committed to avoiding further escalation in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1055\">He noted that the administration is maintaining close coordination with regional allies to manage the tense situation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1129\">\u201cOur top priority is protecting American forces in the region,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; 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border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DK0rbIpPEdZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Al Jazeera English (@aljazeeraenglish)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1252\">The Secretary of State made it clear that while Israel acted independently, the U.S. is closely monitoring the situation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1372\">He also reiterated that the U.S. does not seek further conflict but will respond to any threats against its interests.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1393\">Warning to Iran<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1524\">Rubio issued a direct warning to Tehran, saying Iran should refrain from targeting American personnel or interests in the region.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1616\">He did not elaborate on what specific steps would be taken if such actions were attempted.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1729\">The statement comes amid heightened tensions following reported Israeli military operations on Iranian targets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1863\">With the region on edge, Washington\u2019s clear message aims to prevent further escalation while affirming support for Israeli security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the United States was not involved in the recent military strikes carried out by Israel against Iran. In an official statement issued Thursday night, Rubio clarified that Israel acted alone and informed Washington in advance. 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