The Pentagon has issued its first statement following Israel's attack on Iran.

The United States supports Israel's right to self-defense. Washington is firmly committed to preventing anyone from exploiting the tension or escalating the conflict in the region.

This was reported by RBK-Ukraine citing the press service of the Pentagon.

As noted by Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant to obtain updated information regarding the Israeli Defense Forces' strikes on military targets in Iran.

"Austin reaffirmed the United States' strong commitment to Israel's security and right to self-defense," the statement said.

Austin also announced the bolstering of U.S. military posture to protect American personnel, Israel, and partners in the region against threats from Iran and Iran-backed terrorist organizations.

Furthermore, the Pentagon stated that the U.S. is resolutely determined to prevent anyone from using the tension or expanding the conflict in the region.

Israel Attacked Iran

On Saturday, October 26, Israel struck Iran. This was a response to Tehran's missile attack on October 1.

Media reported explosions in Tehran and other Iranian cities. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that they targeted military sites in Iran.

According to Israeli military sources, dozens of aircraft participated in the attack. IDF emphasizes that it targeted only military objectives, specifically air defense batteries and facilities for the production of ballistic missiles.