Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned G7 leaders of a potential attack on Israel by Iran and Hezbollah in the next 24-48 hours. The U.S. believes the retaliation is in response to the deaths of Hamas's Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah's Fuad Shukr.
Key Points
Antony Blinken's warning to G7 leaders
Threat of retaliation by Iran and Hezbollah
Calls for de-escalation from G7 Foreign Ministers
Pros
Warning G7 leaders of a potential threat
Encouraging de-escalation and constructive engagement
Cons
Uncertainty around the nature of the retaliation
Suspension of flights to Israel due to security concerns