Washington [US], August 4 (ANI): Amid escalating tension between Israel and Hezbollah, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin held talks with Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant about the threats posed by Iran and other Iranian-backed terrorist groups. Lloyd Austin stated that the United States is taking additional measures to support the defence of Israel, adding that further conflict is not necessary and that all parties would benefit from a ceasefire and the release of hostages. “Yesterday I spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant about the threats posed by Iran, Lebanese Hizballah,…