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Blinken says US 'does not seek escalation'
14 April 2024 05:42 BST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a statement saying that Washington condemns Iran's retaliatory strikes on Israel "in the strongest terms".
"While we do not seek escalation, we will continue to support Israel’s defense, and as the President made clear, we will defend US personnel," he added.
"I will be consulting with allies and partners in the region and around the world in the hours and days ahead."