US restricts travel for diplomats in Israel over Iran attack fears | BBC News [Video]

The United States has restricted travel for its embassy personnel in Israel amid fears of an attack by Iran.

The US embassy said staff had been told not to travel outside the greater Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Beersheba areas “out of an abundance of caution”.

Iran has vowed to retaliate, blaming Israel for a strike on its consulate in Syria 11 days ago, killing 13 people.

Israel has not claimed responsibility for the consulate attack but is widely considered to have been behind it.

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