US warns Iran of serious consequences if it attacks Israel

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks to Defense Department personnel during a visit by U.S. President Joe Biden at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, February 10, 2021.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks to Defense Department personnel during a visit by U.S. President Joe Biden at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, February 10, 2021.

Iran could face serious ramifications if it chooses direct military action against Israel, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Monday after giving the green light for Israel's ground operations into south Lebanon.