The US has engaged in back-channel talks with Iran recently to caution against escalating the Israel conflict due to the Hamas attack
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan confirmed these private communications with Iran on CBS News’s Face the Nation
The US is concerned about Iran's potential involvement in the conflict and is closely monitoring the situation, including proxy activity by Hezbollah in Lebanon
In response to the escalating situation, the US dispatched the USS Eisenhower carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean as part of its deterrence strategy
Sullivan expressed concern about the risk of escalation on Israel's northern border but noted that there's no specific intelligence indicating an increased risk of Iranian involvement
Iran issued a warning on social media, stating that if Israel's actions aren't stopped, the situation could spiral out of control, leading to "far-reaching consequences
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict with French President Emmanuel Macron in a phone call, expressing concern about the situation's complexity
Israel has vowed to eradicate Hamas in retaliation for a recent attack that resulted in numerous casualties
President Joe Biden called Israeli and Palestinian leaders to discuss providing access to essential resources like water, food, and medical care to civilians in Gaza