The US does not rule out that the conflict between Hamas and Israel will spread to other countries

The United States sees an increased risk of spreading the conflict between Israel and Hamas to other parts of the Middle East, because Iranian proxy forces continue to attack U.S. troops stationed in the region. Jake Sullivan, national security adviser to the U.S. president, said, according to CNN.

We are vigilant because we see increased threats to our forces throughout the region and an increased risk of this conflict spreading to other parts of the region. We are doing everything in our power to deter and prevent that," Sullivan said.

Asked about retaliatory strikes by the U.S. military, Sullivan said: "If the attacks continue, we will retaliate, and I think the Iranians understand that."

He pointed out that the states are taking all necessary measures to protect U.S. forces stationed in the region.

But the risk is real, which means vigilance is high, and the steps we are taking to prevent it are serious, systematic and ongoing," he said.

Meanwhile, Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi said Israel has "crossed red lines" with its actions, which could "force everyone to take action."

Washington is asking us to do nothing, but they themselves are providing large-scale support to Israel. The US sent messages to the Axis of Resistance, but received a clear response on the battlefield," Raisi wrote on Twitter(X).

Earlier, the White House national security spokesman John Kirby said that Iran is complicit in Israel's war.

Recall, Israel sent troops and tanks to the northern part of the Gaza Strip in the so-called second phase of the military operation. The goal, according to officials, is different from previous conflicts with the Gaza Strip. The government wants to destroy Hamas as an organisation and ensure that the Gaza Strip is no longer a source of anti-Israeli violence.