Iran is closely watching the uptick in attacks on U.S. troops in the Middle East and is backing some of the efforts, according to a White House official.
Iran is 'actively facilitating' attacks by militant groups on United States military bases in the Middle East as concerns grow of a wider conflict in the region, a senior White House official said.Tehran is closely watching the uptick in attacks by Iranian-backed groups on U.S. troops in the region and is backing some of the efforts, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters Monday.
warship last week intercepted missiles from the Iranian-backed Houthi movement in Yemen that appeared to be fired toward Israel. The Pentagon has sent two aircraft carrier groups to the Middle East since Hamas's Oct. 7 attack to deter a broader conflict.'We're deeply concerned about any significant escalation,' Kirby said.Newsweek reached out to Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for comment.The tensions come as Israel prepares for a likely ground invasion of the Gaza Strip.
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