US, Israel preparing for Iran response to raid on consulate in Damascus

Just one simple word: “Don’t.” Biden has used that word before. It’s not the first time he’s actually warned Iran in that kind of language.Show more

But he’s also a realist. He also understands that Iran is going to have to mount a serious response. This was Iranian sovereign territory that was attacked in Damascus. It was a consulate. And therefore, Iran has to respond in some sort of way.

The Americans are actually bringing in a lot more assets, perhaps more than we’ve seen since October 7, into the region.