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The US has warned Iraq of imminent Israeli airstrikes unless it prevents Iran-backed fighters from attacking Israel. The UK has expressed willingness to risk personnel and aircraft to defend Israel from Iran. Meanwhile, the IAEA chief stated that Iran’s Parchin site, targeted by Israel, is not considered a nuclear facility. Israel’s Foreign Minister urged the UN to pressure Iraq to stop militia attacks, while Iraq’s Prime Minister rejected Israel’s threat, claiming it was a pretext for war escalation.