US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin discussed Israel’s Saturday strikes on Iran with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant, warning Tehran that it “should not make the mistake of responding to Israel’s strikes,” which should put an end to the exchange of strikes, according to The Guardian. The two officials also reviewed diplomatic avenues to ease regional tensions, including the release of hostages, a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, and a settlement regarding Lebanon. Israel’s response to the Iranian attack on October 1 On Saturday, October 26, Israel launched strikes on Iranian targets in respo…