Tense Times: Biden Administration's Diplomatic Dance with Israel

The Biden administration is trying to coordinate with Israel on potential responses to a recent Iranian attack. U.S. Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell highlighted the 'moment of peril' in the Middle East and the risk of broader escalation. Campbell emphasized the importance of carefully considering the region's fragile state.

The Biden administration is intensifying its diplomatic efforts with Israel to align their response to a recent Iranian attack, according to U.S. Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell. Speaking at a virtual event hosted by the Carnegie Endowment, Campbell described the current Middle East situation as 'a moment of peril'.

Campbell stressed the importance of any response being carefully considered, recognizing the region's delicate balance. He noted the high risk of broader escalation if the situation is mishandled.

'I think we recognize as important as a response of some kind should be, there is a recognition that the region is really on a knife's edge,' Campbell said.

(With inputs from agencies.)