US Defense Minister confirms support for Tel Aviv after attack on Iran

SANAA, Oct. 26 (YPA) – US Defense Minister, LIoyd Austin renewed, on Saturday, the United States’ continued support for the Israeli occupation, hours after Israel carried out an attack on Iran.

The US Department of Defense, the Pentagon, said in a statement that Austin called his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Galant, and he was informed of developments related to the attack that targeted sites in Iran.

The statement quoted Austin as affirming the United States’ commitment to protect its personnel, Israel, and all its partners in the region, in the face of Iranian threats.