U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has alerted G7 allies that Iran may launch an attack on Israel within 24–48 hours, according to reports by Axios. Tensions are soaring as regional retaliation risks escalate following recent high-profile assassinations in Beirut and Tehran.
Blinken stressed that pressuring Tehran to limit its response is key to preventing a wider conflict. While timing remains unclear, U.S. officials suggest strikes could begin as early as Monday.
The warning comes after Israel admitted responsibility for killing senior Hezbollah commander Fouad Shokor—a response to a deadly rocket attack in the Golan Heights that killed 12 minors. Meanwhile, Iran and allies blame Israel for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s death, vowing revenge.
Rocket exchanges along the Israel-Lebanon border have intensified, even as diplomats scramble to cool tempers. With global leaders urging restraint, the next 48 hours could reshape Middle East stability.
Tensions are soaring as regional retaliation risks escalate following recent high-profile assassinations in Beirut and Tehran.
