Iran Retaliation Strike, Israel Travel Restrictions, Biden Concerns prompts Fears

US restricts travel in Israel as Iran threatens retaliation for April 1 airstrike. Biden fears attack "sooner than later." Israel warns Iran.

The United States is taking precautionary measures in response to threats of retaliation from Iran following an airstrike on its embassy in Damascus. President Joe Biden expressed concerns about a potential attack happening sooner rather than later. Government employees and their families in Israel have been restricted from personal travel outside certain areas as a safety measure.

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem announced the travel restrictions out of an abundance of caution, warning that further restrictions may be imposed without advance notice. Iran has blamed Israel for the airstrike that killed several military officers, including a top commander in Syria, and has vowed retribution.

Iran's spiritual leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has called for punishment against Israel for the attack on its consulate in Syria. Israel, in turn, has warned Tehran of direct retaliation if it follows through on its threats. The Biden administration has reiterated its support for Israel's security in the face of Iranian aggression.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin conveyed the U.S.'s commitment to Israel's security against threats from Iran and its proxies. President Biden expects an attack from Iran on Israel in the near future and has advised Tehran against taking action. The ongoing conflict in Gaza involving Hamas, an Iran-backed militia, has heightened tensions in the region.

Iranian proxy groups, such as the Houthis in Yemen and Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria, have been engaging in hostile activities against Israel. The Israeli army has responded to some of these attacks, but the situation remains volatile. The events of April 1 have further escalated tensions between Iran and Israel, with the U.S. closely monitoring the situation to ensure stability in the region.

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