The publication noted that senior officials in the administration of US President Joe Biden are recommending that Israel refrain from launching a ground invasion of Lebanon, as this could complicate Israel's attempts to weaken Hezbollah. They also said that they were assessing the situation in Lebanon after the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasralli as a result of an Israeli airstrike.
At the same time, it became known that the US military was preparing for a possible response from Iran to the assassination of Nasrallah. The administration is considering possible actions, including retaliatory attacks by Hezbollah, attacks by Iranian-controlled forces like the Houthis in Yemen, and even possible Iranian strikes on U.S. military installations in the region or a direct missile attack on Israel.
The administration official said the United States is preparing for a variety of possible scenarios and has prepared for possible retaliation from Hezbollah, Iran and Iranian-controlled forces. Given the tense situation, US troops in the region are on high alert and ready for any possible event.
The publication noted that the American presidential administration is assessing the current situation in Lebanon and is developing a strategy for further action, taking into account the possible consequences after the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasralli. At the same time, the US military continues to monitor the actions of Iran and its allies in the region, preparing for possible retaliatory actions.