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In a press conference alongside NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken described the present situation in the Middle East as the most worrying it’s been since the 1973 war between Israel and a partnership between Egypt and Syria.
Urging for the prevention of further escalation, Blinken emphasized that the U.S. will respond to the recent drone attack that resulted in fatalities and injuries among U.S. troops. He highlighted the need for caution and peace in the region amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Elaborating on his concerns, Blinken stressed that the volatile situation in the Middle East poses significant risks. He likened the danger to the situation during and after the 1973 war, also known as the “Yom Kippur War” in Israel and the “October War” in Egypt and Syria, drawing attention to its devastating impact at the time.
What worsens the situation is the recent loss of lives in the attack at a military base in Jordan, where U.S. troops are stationed. Blinken did not disclose specific actions in response to the attack but confirmed that the U.S. is committed to taking measures, even if it involves multi-leveled, staged, and sustained actions.
Citing suspicions of Iranian involvement, Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh underlined Iran’s role in arming and supporting militant groups behind such attacks. However, Blinken also expressed concerns about the pause in U.S. funding for UNRWA, addressing allegations of staff involvement in attacks in Gaza and emphasizing the crucial humanitarian role played by the agency in providing assistance to Palestinians.