The White House has released a statement from Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding recent developments in the Middle East. According to the statement, Israel has conducted unilateral military action against Iran. Secretary Rubio emphasized that the United States is not involved in these strikes and highlighted that the primary concern for the U.S. is the safety of American forces stationed in the region.
Israel communicated to the U.S. that it deemed this military action essential for its self-defense. The statement further notes that President Trump and his administration have implemented all necessary measures to ensure the protection of American personnel and maintain communication with regional allies.
Secretary Rubio issued a warning directed at Iran, stating, "Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel."