In a written message to Washington, Iran “warned the US not to get dragged into Netanyahu’s trap”, Mohammad Jamshidi, the Iranian president’s deputy chief of staff for political affairs, wrote on X, referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The US should “step aside so that you don’t get hit”.

“In response, the US asked Iran not to hit American targets,” Jamshidi said. ⠀

NBC, citing two unnamed United States officials, said US President Joe Biden’s administration is concerned any attack could be inside Israel, specifically against “military or intelligence targets, rather than civilians”.

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    7 months ago

    Thanks for the original source. One wonders what the South China Morning Post’s angle might be to incorrectly phrase it like they did

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      7 months ago

      How did they incorrectly phrase it?

      Biden administration officials are concerned […]

      The officials said any retaliation inside Israel is expected to focus on military or intelligence targets, rather than civilians.

      NBC

      Joe Biden’s administration is concerned any attack could be inside Israel, specifically against “military or intelligence targets, rather than civilians”.

      SCMP

      The meaning is the same…