The top U.S. military officer has issued a warning about the risks of an Israeli military offensive into Lebanon, which could lead to an Iranian response in support of the Hezbollah militant group. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, emphasized that Iran would likely increase its backing of Hezbollah if it perceived a significant threat to the group.
Israeli officials have threatened military action in Lebanon if negotiations fail to push Hezbollah away from the border. The U.S. has been working to prevent escalating cross-border attacks from erupting into a full-scale conflict.
