Baghdad, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned today, Tuesday, of the risks of a regional war in the Middle East, if things deteriorate between Israel and the Lebanese “Hezbollah”.
Austin said: “Another war between Israel and Hezbollah could easily turn into a regional war. We attach importance to a diplomatic solution to stop the escalation on both sides of the Lebanese-Israeli border.
The US Defense Secretary continued: “Our support for Israel’s security is firm and unwavering.”
Source: National Iraqi News Agency