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ไบเดนหารือเจ้าหน้าที่ความมั่นคง – US President Joe Biden met his senior national security team on Monday as concerns of a possible Iranian retaliatory attack on Israel grew. Mr Biden said he had been briefed on preparations to support Israel should it be attacked, while Secretary of State Antony Blinken said officials were working “around the clock” to prevent an escalation. /White House/ X/

ไบเดนหารือเจ้าหน้าที่ความมั่นคง – FILE PHOTO: Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel. Tensions have risen over the last week following the assassination of Hamas’ political leader Ismail Haniyeh, for which Iran has blamed Israel and vowed “severe” retaliation. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the assassination. REUTERS

ภาพประกอบ – FILE PHOTO: An Iron Dome launcher fires an interceptor missile as rockets are fired from Gaza, in Sderot, Israel. Numerous countries, including the US and UK, have also told their citizens to leave Lebanon, from where it is feared Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militia and political movement, could play a role in any response. REUTERS