According to The Wall Street Journal, Arab officials say the United States has asked them to pass a message to Iran: Israel wants to end the ongoing conflict soon.
Israeli officials reportedly believe they are close to hitting all their key targets and hope this will allow them to wind down the military operations against Iran.
However, Iran has told Arab mediators it is not yet ready to back down. It says it feels the need to respond to recent U.S. airstrikes before any de-escalation can happen.
The U.S. is encouraging all sides to reduce tensions, but Iran insists it must act against what it sees as American aggression before agreeing to a ceasefire.
BREAKING: US Expects Imminent Iranian Retaliation
Two US officials warn of a high risk of Iranian retaliation against American forces, possibly within the next 48 hours. The US is still pushing for a diplomatic resolution despite the heightened threat.
US Embassy in Qatar Urges Americans to Shelter in Place
The US Embassy in Qatar has advised American citizens to shelter in place “out of an abundance of caution,” without citing a specific threat. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry stated the country remains secure and is prepared to ensure public safety. Qatar is home to Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US base in the Middle East, hosting around 10,000 troops and serving as CENTCOM’s forward HQ.
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