US says commitment to Israel's defense is ironclad, 'postured' to support
The United States said its commitment to Israel's defense was ironclad and that it was "postured" to support its ally after the Israeli military said Sunday it had launched strikes in Lebanon to prevent a major attack by Hezbollah. "Secretary Austin reaffirmed the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's defense against any attacks by Iran and its regional partners and proxies," Ryder said in a statement.