The US has made it clear to both Iran and Israel that there is a consensus in the Middle East that the current conflict should not escalate further, states Secretary of State Antony Blinken. He emphasized that no one should escalate the conflict, and this message has been conveyed to both sides. “We’ve been engaged in intense diplomacy with allies and partners, communicating that message directly to Iran. We communicated that message directly to Israel,” Blinken said. Following a meeting with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Australian counterparts, the Secretary of State also stated that…