While Israel continues to expect a retaliatory attack from Iran, diplomatic efforts are still being made to prevent further escalation in the Middle East. Against this background, Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi traveled to Tehran for a visit. Meanwhile, Jordan's King Abdullah II warned of more chaos in the Middle East. According to the US government, Israel can count on defense assistance from the US military in the event of a retaliatory attack by Iran . US Defense Secretary Austin assured his Israeli colleague Galant of this. Columns of smoke over Lebanon bear witness to pinpricks by the Israeli army against Hezbollah. At the same time, Israel's head of government is waiting for Iran's announced counterattack and is already warning that this will not go unanswered either. "Iran and its allies are trying to surround us with a stranglehold of terror on seven fronts. Their visible aggression is insatiable, but Israel is not helpless. We are determined to confront them on all fronts, in all areas near and far. Everyone "Whoever murders our citizens, anyone who harms our country will be held accountable. They will pay a very high price." The extremists in the Arab world are in turmoil. Since the killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran. Excitement also after the recent Israeli shelling of a hospital in the Gaza Strip. The big question is how Tehran will act now. Jordan's Foreign Minister Safadi visited there, which rarely happens. He tried to appease. However, Iran's president said the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh would not go unanswered. Meanwhile, in a conversation with the G7, US Secretary of State Blinken warned that he expected an Iranian reaction in 24 to 48 hours. But the US is prepared, said the US National Security Advisor. "When the Supreme Leader of Iran says he will retaliate, we have to take it seriously. We have to make damn sure that we are prepared and that we have the capacity in the region to help Israel defend itself defend." Yemen also appears ready to fight . There, the Houthi rebels claim the shooting down of a US drone. There is great concern that a major war could break out with consequences far beyond the region.