Defense Secretary Lloyd Austen said in a separate statement: "This is the start of our response. The President has directed additional actions to hold the IRGC and affiliated militias accountable for their attacks on US and Coalition Forces.
International desk: Amid global calls for ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, the US has rejected it, saying it is not the “right answer right now”. US National Security spokesperson John Kirby had made the comments during a press conference on Monday, BBC reported. However, Kirby said the US has spoken to the.