Overview

• The United States had no advance warning of Israel's strike on Hezbollah's central headquarters in Beirut.
• Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh confirmed that the U.S. was not involved in the operation.
• Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was informed about the strike while it was already in progress.
• The Pentagon is currently assessing the event and has not classified it as an escalation of war.
• Despite the lack of prior notification, the U.S. continues to urge for diplomacy and de-escalation in the region.