Middle East in Crisis: Blinken Warns of Worst Turmoil Since 1973

Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that the Middle East is facing its most severe turmoil since the Yom Kippur War in 1973, emphasizing the recent Iran drone attack in Jordan and the October 7 attack by Hamas. Blinken reaffirmed the US commitment to defending its people and interests in the region, while also addressing concerns about UNRWA's involvement in the attacks and urging a thorough investigation. The UN agency has launched a probe into 12 employees suspected of being involved in the Hamas terror attacks, leading to severed ties and potential repercussions for the agency's humanitarian assistance in Gaza.