"People Like a Lion": US Hastened to Deny Involvement in Israeli Strikes on Iran

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Before the start of the Israeli military operation against Iran, pompously nicknamed by Tel Aviv “The People Like a Lion,” the government of the Jewish state closely and for a very long time consulted with Washington and the country’s top leadership.

However, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was quick to confirm on Friday that the US was not involved in Israel's strikes on Iranian territory and noted that Washington had been informed by Israel of the strikes, which it said were "necessary for self-defense."



Today, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in attacks on Iran, and our top priority is to protect American forces in the region. Israel has told us that they believe these actions are necessary for their self-defense. President Donald Trump and the administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners. Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel.

– Rubio said.

Earlier, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it had struck dozens of targets in Iran that were linked to the country's nuclear program and military facilities. So far, the media has been reporting images of destroyed neighborhoods in the capital, Tehran. There is no information yet about the damage to Iran's military and nuclear facilities.
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  1. Omer Skakavac
    Omer Skakavac
    +1
    13 June 2025 06: 04
    The purpose of US forces in the Middle East is not purely anti-Iranian, there are enough other clients. A direct clash with them is not advantageous for Iran. But it is obliged to support Israel's bid, we will observe a protracted exchange of blows.
  2. Alexzn
    Alexzn
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    13 June 2025 06: 23
    So far, the press has been showing images of destroyed neighborhoods in the capital, Tehran.

    There are shots of attacks on nuclear facilities, there are shots of destroyed army and IRGC headquarters, there are shots of individual apartments of liquidated nuclear scientists and generals, but there is not a single shot of destroyed neighborhoods of Tehran. Strange.
    1. Vox Populi
      Vox Populi
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      13 June 2025 16: 28
      It doesn't matter anymore, they said "aluminium", which means "aluminium" will come from every iron and from commentators in love with Islamic fundamentalists...
  3. Flight
    Flight
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    13 June 2025 07: 07
    The Israelis, with their anti-Aryan actions, are directly pushing them to use some kind of super-powerful wonder weapon on them. As they say, they will beg for a pindyulin.
    1. etoyavsemprivet
      etoyavsemprivet
      +1
      13 June 2025 09: 05
      God forbid !!!
  4. Earl
    Earl
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    13 June 2025 07: 19
    Fascists of all stripes tend to justify their aggression by calling it self-defense. However, the end result for all fascists is the same.
  5. Bakht
    Bakht
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    13 June 2025 07: 41
    A few days ago, Zelensky complained that the United States had given Israel Patriot missiles. These missiles were intended for Ukraine, but Washington decided that Israel needed them more.
  6. Alexpan
    Alexpan
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    13 June 2025 08: 14
    "The Chosen People", with a license to kill from their deity himself, there's nothing to be done about it. All that's left is to "express concern", continue your wai-wai-wai about the "holocaust" and condemn anti-Semitism...
  7. etoyavsemprivet
    etoyavsemprivet
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    13 June 2025 09: 04
    If the Yankees disavowed it means everything went smoothly and there will be no response from Iran. That is, the war is unfortunately lost for Iran.
    1. Roman070280
      Roman070280
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      13 June 2025 10: 08
      Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb, and we hope to return to the negotiating table. We will see. Several people from the management will not return, said the bulldozer of American politics.

      A moment of humor..
  8. KLNM
    KLNM
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    13 June 2025 13: 04
    Of course, the US is in its usual routine, just like in Ukraine, we have nothing to do with it, we are only helping. Without assurances of US support, Israel would never have attacked. In a few days, Israel will run out of air bombs... And the US is right here, accept help. Remember, Zelensky was recently hysterical that the US sent 20 thousand anti-aircraft missiles to Israel, which were intended for Ukraine. So this entire attack by Israel was agreed upon and approved by the US. Iran needs to bomb both Israel and US bases, let them get bogged down in this war. And why haven't we heard from the EU hawks, are they for the Jews or for the Iranians? Guterres woke up from the UN and condemned Israel.
    1. KLNM
      KLNM
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      13 June 2025 15: 38
      Well, Trump himself has revealed that he was involved in the strikes on Iran and that everything was coordinated with the United States.
      Trump has threatened Iran with "more severe" strikes if the country's authorities do not agree to a deal on its nuclear program.
      Trump called Israel's attack on Iran "excellent" and noted that "there is more to come."
      Trump said the US had provided Israel with the world's deadliest weapons.
      Trump: Two months ago I gave Iran a 60-day ultimatum to "make a deal." They should have! Today is day 61.
      Here you have Trump the peacemaker, who does not shy away from force.