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Blinken to Iran: US will defend itself if attacked

Headline from News Nation Now, on the newest of 2 developments

The White House is concerned about the escalation, pointing the finger directly at Iran.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Blinken Warns of Heightened Threat to U.S. Forces

    Headline from Wall Street Journal ·

  2. Newest

    Blinken to Iran: US will defend itself if attacked

    Headline from News Nation Now ·

Reports & sources

12 articles, oldest first.

  1. Wall Street Journal

    Blinken Warns of Heightened Threat to U.S. Forces (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. expects further attacks on its forces in the Middle East, following the recent series of drone incursions in Syria and Iraq and the interception of missiles and drones by a U.S. missile-guided destroyer in the Red Sea. “In fact, we expect that th

  2. CBS News

    Secretary of State Antony Blinken says "we'll be prepared" if Iran escalates attacks (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    "We are concerned at the possibility of Iranian proxies, escalating their attacks against our own personnel," Blinken said on "Face the Nation."

  3. The Daily Caller

    Blinken Warns There Is A ‘Likelihood’ Of Escalation By Iran Against American Forces (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned there is a "likelihood" of Iranian escalation against U.S. forces.

  4. France 24

    Blinken warns Iran that US will respond 'decisively' to any attack (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday warned Iran that the United States would respond "decisively" to any attack by its proxies, as tensions rise with the Israel-Hamas war.

  5. News Nation Now

    Blinken to Iran: US will defend itself if attacked (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    The White House is concerned about the escalation, pointing the finger directly at Iran.

  6. New York Post

    Blinken warns Iran at UN Security Council: ‘We will defend our people’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    “If Iran or its proxies attack US personnel anywhere, make no mistake – we will defend our people, we will defend our security swiftly and decisively,” Blinken said.

  7. Bloomberg

    Blinken Warns Iran of ‘Decisive’ Response If Americans Are Attacked (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that the US would respond “decisively” if Iran or its proxies attack Americans, the sternest warning yet as the Biden administration tries to keep Tehran from joining the war between Israel and Hamas.

  8. Wall Street Journal

    Blinken Brings Iran Warning to United Nations (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the United Nations Security Council that Washington would react “swiftly and decisively” if Iran or its proxy forces attack U.S. personnel anywhere. “The United States does not seek conflict with Iran; we do not want this war to widen,” Blinken said. “But if I

  9. CNN

    Blinken warns US will defend itself 'swiftly and decisively' against attacks by Iran or proxies (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that while “the United States does not seek conflict with Iran,” it will act to defend itself “swiftly and decisively” against attacks by Iran or its proxies, and called on United Nations member states to urge Iran not to become directly involved in the Is…

  10. The Daily Caller

    Iran-Backed Militants Strike US And Coalition Base As Blinken Threatens ‘Decisive’ Response (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged to respond rapidly to strikes from Iran-backed militias in defense of U.S. troops.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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