Iran Accuses US Of Greenlighting Israeli Strike On Consulate

• Iran's foreign minister accuses US of allowing Israeli attack on consulate in Syria.

• Seven Iranian military officials, including two generals, killed in the strike.

• Iran vows to respond to the attack targeting its military officials in Syria.

Syrian Foreign Minister Mekdad and his counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian enter the new Iranian consulate building after Iran's consulate in Damascus was targeted in a suspected Israeli attack on Apr

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Iran's foreign minister has accused the United States of giving Israel the 'green light' for a strike on its consulate building in Syria that resulted in the deaths of seven Iranian military officials, including two generals. The attack, widely attributed to Israel, has heightened tensions in the region.

Hossein Amirabdollahian, Iran's foreign minister, has vowed that Tehran will respond to the attack, which targeted Iranian military officials supporting militant groups in Gaza and along the Lebanon border. The incident marks a significant escalation in Israel's targeting of Iranian personnel.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has expressed support for Iran's military response to the attack, which claimed the life of Gen. Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior official in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s Quds Force. The situation has raised concerns about the conflict spreading across the Middle East.

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Seven Iranian military officials, including two generals, killed in the strike.

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Iran's foreign minister accuses US of allowing Israeli attack on consulate in Syria.

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Iran vows to respond to the attack targeting its military officials in Syria.

Amirabdollahian, during a visit to Damascus, accused the US of responsibility for the attack, claiming Washington had given Israel approval to carry out the strike. The Biden administration has denied any prior knowledge of the airstrike.

Israel, a key US ally, has not officially commented on the incident, but the Pentagon has indicated that Israel was likely behind the attack. The ongoing clashes between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iranian-backed groups have further complicated the situation.

Efforts are underway to find a diplomatic resolution to prevent further escalation along the Lebanon-Israel border. The risk of a broader conflict involving Hezbollah and Israel remains a significant concern for international stakeholders.

The situation in Lebanon has been further strained by internal political tensions, with recent incidents, including the kidnapping and killing of a Lebanese Forces official, adding to the complexity of the region's challenges.

As the situation continues to evolve, the international community is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East to prevent a wider conflict and promote stability in the region.