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previously, the defense ministers of the united states and israel had had frequent communications on the situation in the middle east.

on the evening of september 30, local time, the u.s. department of defense confirmed that u.s. secretary of defense austin and israeli defense minister galantetalk on the phone. austin said “the united states supports israel’s right to defend itself” and reiterated, “if iran chooses to launch a direct military attack on israel, iran will face serious consequences”。

austin's statement said he made it clear during the call that "the united states supports israel’s right to self-defense". he and galante agreed that "there is a need to dismantle 'infrastructure used to launch attacks' along the lebanese border, to ensure that lebanese hezbollah cannot launch an 'october 7 (last year)-style' attack on northern israel."

austin reiterated that "a diplomatic resolution is needed to ensure the safe return of civilians to their homes on both sides of the israeli-lebanese border." he also made it clear that "in the face of threats from iran and iran-backed armed groups, the united states will fully protect u.s. personnel, partners, and allies, and is determined to prevent anyone from exploiting tensions or expanding conflicts." austin said in a statement that he reiterated, "if iran chooses to launch a direct military attack on israel, iran will face serious consequences”。