Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin talks with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant regarding Israeli strikes against Iran and said that US forces in the region are on high alert, the US Department of Defense said this morning, RIA Novosti reported.
„The Defense Minister spoke with his Israeli counterpart, Gallant, to get an update on Israel Defense Forces (IDF) strikes against military targets in Iran. Austin reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the United States to Israel's security and right to self-defense. The minister emphasized strengthening US forces to protect its personnel, Israel and partners across the region in the face of threats from Iran, the statement said.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Saturday evening that it had carried out strikes on military targets in Iran as part of its response to the October 1 attacks on the Jewish state. CBS News, citing a source, reported that the Israeli attack on Iran was limited to military targets and did not include nuclear or oil facilities. On Saturday morning, the IDF announced the end of the attack on Iran and the air force planes returned safely to Israel.