Rising Tensions in the Middle East and the US’s Reaction
Kirby, who participated in the CNN broadcast, evaluated the rising tensions in the Middle East and the measures taken by the US administration against this situation. In the phone conversation between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday, “Providing additional military support to Israel against the Iranian threat”Recalling that the issue had come to the fore, Kirby underlined Israel’s sensitivities regarding security.
“We need to make sure we have the right capacity in the region”
Kirby, drawing attention to Iran’s threats against Israel, said: “(Regarding the soldiers to be sent) It is not possible for me to go into details at the moment. However, we believe that having the right resources and capacity in the region is extremely important. Our Ministry of Defense continues its work on this issue.”He spoke as follows.
Sending Soldiers and Military Resources
In response to the presenter’s question about whether the military resources to be sent to Israel include soldiers or other military equipment, Kirby said: “It will probably be a combination of the two. Because when you send military hardware, you also have to send the personnel who are going to use it.”He answered.
Biden Says Military Support Will Be Sent
US President Biden stated in his meeting with Netanyahu that they were “preparing to send additional military support to Israel against the Iranian threat.” In addition, Biden stated in his statement last night that the assassination of Hamas Political Bureau Chairman Ismail Haniyeh “Whether it affects the possibility of a ceasefire”to the question “It didn’t help.”He responded as follows.
Biden warns of escalating tensions in the Middle East “very worried”with Netanyahu, stating that “very clear” announced that he had a meeting. Biden, “I have been very clear in this meeting. We have a solid basis for a ceasefire. (Netanyahu) should take action on this issue. They should move forward on this issue quickly.”He used the expressions.
