President Joe Biden on Wednesday called for a "pause" in the conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip after a heckler pushing for a ceasefire confronted him at a campaign fundraiser.
The United States and Israel have struck Iranian-backed militias in the wider region in response to what they said were unprovoked attacks over the past few weeks that have fuelled fears the Gaza conflict could ignite a wider war. Speaking during a news conference with his Turkish counterpart, Amirabdollahian gave no details of Iran s plans. The country says it supports Hamas but did not play any role in the militants attack on Israel last month. Both it and Turkey have condemned Israel s subsequent bombardment of Gaza.