Iranian action on Israel expected, says US President

By Nathan Morley

Speaking to reporters, United States President Joe Biden said he expected an attack to come ‘sooner rather than later’ and his message to Iran was: ‘don’t’.

Earlier, US officials said Iranian action may be imminent and involve large numbers of missiles and drones targeting Israeli military assets. However, there are some reports suggesting Iran wants to avoid escalation.

Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council reiterated its deep concern over the human toll of the conflict, the catastrophic humanitarian situation, and the threat of imminent famine in Gaza.

It also called for the urgent lifting of all barriers to the delivery of humanitarian aid. In addition, the UN voiced concern over Israel's recent killing of seven aid workers of the World Central Kitchen in Gaza.

The incident brought the number of humanitarian personnel killed in Gaza to at least 224, since hostilities erupted in October last year.

The UN emphasized the need for accountability, highlighting the need for a full, transparent, and broad investigation into the incident.

Meanwhile, the Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health in the Gaza says the Palestinian death toll has risen to 33,634 as a result of the ongoing Israeli assaults on the territory.

Israel has been conducting a massive offensive against Hamas in Gaza to retaliate against a Hamas attack through southern Israel last year, when about 1,200 people – mostly civilians - were killed and more than 200 kidnapped.