Biden issues one word message to Iran as Gulf nations warn US ahead of possible attack on Israel
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden issues one word message to Iran as Gulf nations warn US ahead of possible attack on Israel

Hindustan Times  

As the US remains on high alert in response to the Israeli attack on Iranian consulate Syria, President Joe Biden stated on Friday that he was expecting Tehran to attack Israel “sooner than later." Speaking to reporters on Friday, the 81-year-old commander in chief said: "We are devoted to the defense of Israel, we will support Israel, we will help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed." Responding to a question “how imminent” an attack by Iran on Israel may be, the US President stated: "I don't want to get into secure information but my expectation is sooner than later." When a reporter asked Biden about his message for Iran amid fears of possible strike, Biden asserted, “Don't.” Gulf states warn US ahead of the potential Iran attack Gulf nations are pressing the United States not to respond to any possible Iranian attack on Israel by using US military basis located on their soil.

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Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels

China Daily  

WASHINGTON -- US President Joe Biden in remarks Sunday from the White House laid out a three-pronged policy forward as the opposition forces in Syria seized control of the capital, warning against any extremists' threats. Second, the president said, the United States will help ensure stability "in eastern Syria, protecting any personnel, our personnel, against any threats," and maintain the …

Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—As the Biden administration seeks to broker an end-of-term peace deal in the Middle East, it is bringing along a surprising back-seat partner: Donald Trump. “I’m skeptical that there will be a cease-fire deal in Gaza regardless of the coordination happening with the Trump transition team," because Netanyahu is reluctant to commit to a permanent halt in the fighting, said …

Biden hails Lebanon ceasefire deal as 'good news'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Biden hails Lebanon ceasefire deal as 'good news'

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden on Tuesday welcomed as "good news" a U.S. and French-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, saying he hoped it could be a springboard to peace in Gaza too. Biden said the deal was designed to be a "permanent cessation of hostilities" between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, after more than a year of cross-border fire and two months …

Trump team says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal brokered by Biden is actually Trump’s win
4 weeks ago

Trump team says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal brokered by Biden is actually Trump’s win

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration kept President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration closely apprised of its efforts to broker the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah that took effect early Wednesday, according to the outgoing Democratic administration. Trump’s senior national security team was briefed by the Biden administration as negotiations unfolded and finally came to a conclusion on Tuesday, according to …

Trump team claims Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal brokered by Biden is actually Trump's win
4 weeks ago

Trump team claims Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal brokered by Biden is actually Trump's win

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration kept President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration closely apprised of its efforts to broker the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah that is slated to go into effect early Wednesday, according to the outgoing Democratic administration. Trump's transition team just on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden's White House that will allow transition staff …

Biden touts Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Biden touts Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal

Politico  

Under the deal outlined by the president, the Lebanese army will take control of their own territory in the south, Hezbollah infrastructure will not be allowed to be rebuilt and Israel forces will withdraw over the next 60 days. Biden added that the United States, along with “Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others” would take on a renewed push to …

Biden is a ‘lame duck’ president – but can he still put pressure on Israel?
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden is a ‘lame duck’ president – but can he still put pressure on Israel?

Al Jazeera  

The Biden administration has shown no willingness to change course on Israel. For those opposed to the current administration’s unwavering support for Israel during its more than yearlong war on Gaza, this lame duck period is a final opportunity “to try to push Biden to move past a legacy of genocide”, said Annelle Sheline, a former US Department of State …

US and Israel Agree to Calibrate Strikes on Iran
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US and Israel Agree to Calibrate Strikes on Iran

Hindustan Times  

The Biden administration's efforts to influence Israel's response to the Iranian missile attack have been complex and multifaceted. The administration initially pressed for Israel to avoid striking nuclear or energy sites, but ultimately agreed to a tailored response that focused on military targets while avoiding sensitive sites. This decision was made in an effort to prevent an all-out regional conflagration …

Biden 'knew and ENCOURAGED' Israel to bomb Iran to 'deter further attacks' - as Tel Aviv issues chilling ultimatum
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Biden 'knew and ENCOURAGED' Israel to bomb Iran to 'deter further attacks' - as Tel Aviv issues chilling ultimatum

Daily Mail  

US President Joe Biden knew about Israel's plan to bomb Tehran on Saturday morning and even encouraged it as a way to deter further attacks. Israel had hit Iran with three waves of attack in the early morning hours Saturday The strikes hit roughly 20 sites over the course of the night Iranian officials said the strikes caused only 'limited' …

White House Warns of 'Unacceptable' Leak of US Assessments on Israel's Iran Plans
2 months ago

White House Warns of 'Unacceptable' Leak of US Assessments on Israel's Iran Plans

Al Jazeera  

US President Joe Biden is concerned about the apparent leak of US government documents outlining intelligence assessments about Israel's preparations to attack Iran. The files, which include an analysis of satellite imagery of Israeli military activities, were posted on the social media platform Telegram last week and appear to have been leaked. The White House has expressed deep concern about …

Biden Administration Ex-Staffers Launch Group To Help Reform U.S. Policy On Israel-Gaza
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden Administration Ex-Staffers Launch Group To Help Reform U.S. Policy On Israel-Gaza

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Two of the many Biden administration officials who have resigned in protest over the U.S. government’s current policy on Israel and the Palestinian people are taking matters into their own hands by launching a lobbying group and political action committee to help change Washington’s approach to the Middle East in a way that supports Palestinian freedom and …

One year on from October 7, Biden still can’t offer a clear path forward
2 months, 2 weeks ago

One year on from October 7, Biden still can’t offer a clear path forward

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A staggering amount of human suffering …

Israel should strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, says Trump
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel should strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, says Trump

The Telegraph  

Donald Trump said Israel should strike Iran’s nuclear facilities in response to the Islamic republic’s recent missile barrage. The former president, and Republican White House hopeful, made his comments at a campaign event in North Carolina, in reference to a question posed to Joe Biden this week about the possibility of Israel targeting Iran’s nuclear programme. “They asked him, ‘What …

Experts warn of deeper turmoil in Middle East
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Experts warn of deeper turmoil in Middle East

China Daily  

By PAN JIE | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-10-05 06:51 A father hugs his son on Thursday, as Greek people are evacuated from Lebanon on a Hellenic Air Force C130, due to ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in Beirut, Lebanon. ALKIS KONSTANTINIDIS/REUTERS Raising the risk of deeper turmoil in the Middle East, tensions have heightened between Hezbollah and …

Biden Says He Doesn't Know If Israel Is Holding Up Cease-Fire Deal To Influence Election
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden Says He Doesn't Know If Israel Is Holding Up Cease-Fire Deal To Influence Election

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden had terse words for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, and said he didn’t know whether the Israeli leader was holding up a Mideast peace deal in order to influence the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. “And whether he’s trying to influence the election, I don’t know, but I’m not …

‘Nothing going to happen today’, says Biden on Israeli attack on Iran
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Nothing going to happen today’, says Biden on Israeli attack on Iran

Al Jazeera  

Biden said Israel’s response to Iran would not come on Thursday, but US officials declined to offer more detail. “First of all, we don’t ‘allow’ Israel, we advise Israel,” Biden told reporters at the White House on Thursday when asked if he would allow Israel to retaliate against Iran. “And there is nothing going to happen today.” At a press …

Biden says he doesn’t back striking Iran’s nuclear facilities as tension in Middle East grow
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden says he doesn’t back striking Iran’s nuclear facilities as tension in Middle East grow

The Independent  

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Iranian attack on Israel appears to have been defeated, ineffective: Biden
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Iranian attack on Israel appears to have been defeated, ineffective: Biden

ABP News  

Washington, Oct 2 : The Iranian missile attack on Israel appears to have been defeated and ineffective, US President Joe Biden said, hours after Tehran fired nearly 200 missiles at Israel. Biden directed the US military to aid Israel's defence against Iranian attacks and shoot down missiles targeting the country, the White House said. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told …

Biden calls Iran attack ‘defeated and ineffective’ and says US ‘fully supportive’ of Israel
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden calls Iran attack ‘defeated and ineffective’ and says US ‘fully supportive’ of Israel

The Independent  

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Biden shares his blunt message to Israel before its 'imminent' ground invasion of Lebanon as U.S. embassy frantically works to get Americans out of Beirut
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden shares his blunt message to Israel before its 'imminent' ground invasion of Lebanon as U.S. embassy frantically works to get Americans out of Beirut

Daily Mail  

President Biden gave an emphatic answer when asked if he was comfortable with Israel’s plan as the U.S. ally masses forces on the border with Lebanon, and it stopped well short of an endorsement. His comments follow reports that Israel is planning a limited ground operation into Lebanon, after a series of withering strikes targeting Hezbollah leadership and weapons, even …

Biden administration fears Iranian attack and is working with Israel on defenses, US official says
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden administration fears Iranian attack and is working with Israel on defenses, US official says

CNN  

CNN — The Biden administration is worried that an attack from Iran is being planned in the wake of Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and is working with Israel on defenses, a US official said Sunday night. The Pentagon said in a statement Sunday night that “should Iran, its partners, or its proxies use this moment to target …

Israel striking Lebanon to prevent 'large-scale' Hezbollah attack
4 months ago

Israel striking Lebanon to prevent 'large-scale' Hezbollah attack

Raw Story  

The Israeli military launched pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon on Sunday after detecting preparations for "large-scale" attacks by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.The military also warned Israelis to expect incoming missiles and drones launched by Hezbollah, with the government declaring a 48-hour state of emergency. The Middle East had been on edge for weeks after the group and its patron Iran …

US says it’s preparing for significant Iran attack on Israel, possibly this week
4 months, 1 week ago

US says it’s preparing for significant Iran attack on Israel, possibly this week

Deccan Chronicle  

The United States has to be prepared for 'significant' attacks on Israel, which possibly can take place this week, said White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby on Monday amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.This comes after President Joe Biden held talks with the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy as the US aims …

There’s a Big Reason Things Haven’t Escalated Between Iran and Israel Yet
4 months, 2 weeks ago

There’s a Big Reason Things Haven’t Escalated Between Iran and Israel Yet

Slate  

A week and a day have passed since an Israeli bomb killed Hamas’ political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, as he lay sleeping in an Iranian government guesthouse in Tehran. Related From Slate Kamala Harris Has Been Much More Involved in Foreign Policy Than We Realize Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that if Iran did kill any civilians, he would …

Biden weighs more US defenses for Israel as the region prepares for Iranian retaliation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden weighs more US defenses for Israel as the region prepares for Iranian retaliation

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden is weighing more US defenses in the Middle East as the US prepares for an Iranian retaliation against Israel that officials say could include an attack on American forces. In a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday, Biden said the US would “support Israel’s defense against threats,” which would include “new defensive …

Biden's withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes and other foreign policy challenges
5 months ago

Biden's withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes and other foreign policy challenges

New Indian Express  

Joe Biden's withdrawal from the U.S. presidential race injects greater uncertainty into the world at a time when Western leaders are grappling with wars in Ukraine and Gaza, a more assertive China in Asia and the rise of the far right in Europe. Israel’s left-wing Haaretz daily newspaper ran a story scrutinizing Harris’ record of support for Israel, pointing to …

Biden vs. Trump: Where they stand on Israel, Palestinians, Middle East
6 months, 1 week ago

Biden vs. Trump: Where they stand on Israel, Palestinians, Middle East

LA Times  

The Israel-Hamas war has thrust Israel and Palestinians back on the front burner of United States policy, and abruptly injected some long-standing divisive issues into the 2024 presidential race. With mounting international condemnation over an Israeli military response that has left more than 37,000 Palestinians dead, critics say that the Biden administration hasn’t done enough to restrain Israel. “You gotta …

Biden says Israel has agreed to ‘enduring’ Gaza ceasefire proposal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden says Israel has agreed to ‘enduring’ Gaza ceasefire proposal

Al Jazeera  

US president’s announcement comes as he faces widespread criticism over his Gaza policy in lead-up to November election. “The actual proposal put forward by Israel, including the conditional transition from one phase to the next, allows Israel to uphold these principles.” Pressure on Biden Biden’s announcement came as efforts to reach a ceasefire have faltered amid the Israeli military’s push …

Biden campaign says stance on Middle East isn't led by politics
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden campaign says stance on Middle East isn't led by politics

NPR  

Biden campaign says stance on Middle East isn't led by politics MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: We are now inside six months and counting until Election Day. KELLY: On the Middle East, as you know, President Biden announced this week he will halt further shipments of American bombs to Israel if Israel launches a major ground invasion in Rafah. That's why …

‘Very disappointing statement’: Israel reacts to Joe Biden's threat to stop arms for Rafah offensive
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Very disappointing statement’: Israel reacts to Joe Biden's threat to stop arms for Rafah offensive

Hindustan Times  

Two top Israeli officials criticised US President Joe Biden on Thursday for threatening to stop certain arms supplies to Israel if it invades the crowded Gaza city of Rafah. US President Joe Biden "This is a difficult and very disappointing statement to hear from a president to whom we have been grateful since the beginning of the war," Israel's ambassador …

Biden says US won’t supply Israel with weapons for Rafah attack
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden says US won’t supply Israel with weapons for Rafah attack

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We’re going to continue to make sure Israel is secure in terms of Iron …

Inside Biden’s decision to go public with his ultimatum to Israel over Rafah
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside Biden’s decision to go public with his ultimatum to Israel over Rafah

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Joe Biden’s decision this week to make public his ultimatum that a major Israeli offensive in the city of Rafah would result in a shut-off of some US weapons did not come easily or lightly. Yet Rafah continued to shadow the relationship, as Israeli officials insisted on the necessity of going after Hamas in the city, …

Biden says he will stop sending bombs and artillery shells to Israel if it launches major invasion of Rafah
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden says he will stop sending bombs and artillery shells to Israel if it launches major invasion of Rafah

CNN  

Racine, Wisconsin CNN — President Joe Biden said for the first time Wednesday he would halt some shipments of American weapons to Israel – which he acknowledged have been used to kill civilians in Gaza – if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders a major invasion of the city of Rafah. “We’re going to continue to make sure Israel is secure …

A three-dimensional view of the Israel-Iran crisis
7 months, 3 weeks ago

A three-dimensional view of the Israel-Iran crisis

The Hindu  

In March 2018, Benjamin Netanyahu was asked in an interview what the three greatest threats Israel was facing were. Mr. Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving Prime Minister, has never minced words about Iran. Yet, it was on Mr. Netanyahu’s watch that Iran launched a massive barrage of drones and missiles on Israel on April 14 — the first such attack on the …

Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?
8 months ago

Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden can breathe a bit easier, at least for the moment, now that Israel and Iran appear to have stepped back from the brink of tipping the Middle East into all-out war. The restrained action came after Biden urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to temper its response to Iran’s unprecedented direct attack on Israel last …

Israel’s response to Iran attack will reestablish the rules of the game or lead to a devastating regional war
8 months ago

Israel’s response to Iran attack will reestablish the rules of the game or lead to a devastating regional war

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery An Iranian missile is seen …

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian: Iran’s response will be “immediate and at a maximum level,” foreign minister warns Israel
8 months, 1 week ago

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian: Iran’s response will be “immediate and at a maximum level,” foreign minister warns Israel

CNN  

CNN — Iran’s response if Israel takes any further military action against it would be “immediate and at a maximum level,” Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told CNN Thursday, as fears rise of an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. Iran's foreign minister issues warning to Israel Speaking from the Iranian Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Amir-Abdollahian said …

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian: Iran’s response will be “immediate and at a maximum level,” foreign minister warns Israel
8 months, 1 week ago

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian: Iran’s response will be “immediate and at a maximum level,” foreign minister warns Israel

CNN  

CNN — Iran’s response if Israel takes any further military action against it would be “immediate and at a maximum level,” Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told CNN Thursday, as fears rise of an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. Iran's foreign minister issues warning to Israel Speaking from the Iranian Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Amir-Abdollahian said …

Column: For Israel and Ukraine alike, U.S. support is proving unreliable and inadequate
8 months, 1 week ago

Column: For Israel and Ukraine alike, U.S. support is proving unreliable and inadequate

LA Times  

After Iran’s massive drone and missile attack on Israel Saturday, President Biden reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, “You got a win. Among those killed in that attack was Gen. Ali Reza Zahdi, an Iranian Revolutionary Guard leader who may have played a key role in the “ planning and execution ” of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. Even before …

Israel Says It Will Respond To Iran Attack As World Leaders Urge Restraint
8 months, 1 week ago

Israel Says It Will Respond To Iran Attack As World Leaders Urge Restraint

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Israel’s military chief said Monday that the country will respond after Iran launched an attack involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. French President Emmanuel Macron said Paris will try to “convince Israel that we must not respond by escalating.” The Iranian attack on Saturday marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military …

The Latest | Israel says it will respond to Iran’s attack as world leaders urge restraint
8 months, 1 week ago

The Latest | Israel says it will respond to Iran’s attack as world leaders urge restraint

Associated Press  

Israel’s military chief said Monday that the country will respond after Iran launched an attack involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. French President Emmanuel Macron said Paris will try to “convince Israel that we must not respond by escalating.” The Iranian attack on Saturday marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel, …

Biden hosts Iraqi leader after Iran’s attack on Israel throws Mideast into greater uncertainty
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden hosts Iraqi leader after Iran’s attack on Israel throws Mideast into greater uncertainty

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday hosted Iraq’s leader at the White House as his administration worked to prevent an escalation in Mideast hostilities following Iran’s weekend aerial assault on Israel. “Our partnership is pivotal for our nations, the Middle East and the world,” Biden told al-Sudani, as the Iraqi leader noted the discussion comes at a “sensitive time.” …

Iran attacks Israel: Biden’s big power test
8 months, 1 week ago

Iran attacks Israel: Biden’s big power test

Live Mint  

In a dreadful moment for the world, Iran fired hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday, although about 99% were claimed to have been intercepted by Israeli and allied forces, with losses kept down by an iron dome to damage of an army base and a child’s injury. Yet, an escalation that sends regional hostility and oil prices …

Iran attack on Israel risks provoking an uncontrollable regional escalation, say G-7 leaders
8 months, 1 week ago

Iran attack on Israel risks provoking an uncontrollable regional escalation, say G-7 leaders

India TV News  

The G-7 leaders on Sunday unequivocally condemned in the strongest terms Iran’s direct and unprecedented attack against Israel. They said the development risks provoking an uncontrollable regional escalation even as the UN Security Council decided to convene an emergency meeting discuss the issue. “We, the Leaders of the G7, unequivocally condemn in the strongest terms Iran’s direct and unprecedented attack …

Restraint or retribution? Israel faces dilemma in its response to Iran’s attack
8 months, 1 week ago

Restraint or retribution? Israel faces dilemma in its response to Iran’s attack

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Despite pressure from allies not to escalate, Israel Defense Forces chief of staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said on Monday that Iran’s attack on Israel “will be met with a response.” The cabinet debated the timing …

Biden tells Netanyahu U.S. would not take part in Israeli counter strike against Iran
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden tells Netanyahu U.S. would not take part in Israeli counter strike against Iran

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States would not participate in any Israeli counter-offensive against Iran, a White House official said on Sunday. John Kirby, the White House's top national security spokesperson, told ABC's "This Week" program on Sunday that the United States will continue to help Israel defend itself, but does …

US won’t seek war with Iran after strikes on Israel, White House says
8 months, 1 week ago

US won’t seek war with Iran after strikes on Israel, White House says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery The Israeli Iron Dome air defence system was launched to …

US issues grave warning to Iran after retaliatory attack on Israel, hints at ‘what we would do’ if…
8 months, 1 week ago

US issues grave warning to Iran after retaliatory attack on Israel, hints at ‘what we would do’ if…

Hindustan Times  

While US President Joe Biden has made it clear that the US doesn't seek a war with Iran, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said that the United States has issued a stern warning to the Islamic State in wake of the attack on Israel. John Kirby remarks comes after Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …

US works to prevent an escalation across the Mideast as Biden pushes Israel to show restraint
8 months, 1 week ago

US works to prevent an escalation across the Mideast as Biden pushes Israel to show restraint

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States on Sunday highlighted its role in helping Israel thwart Iran’s aerial attack as President Joe Biden convened leaders of the Group of Seven countries in an effort to prevent a wider regional escalation and coordinate a global rebuke of Tehran. U.S. officials said that despite the high interception rate, Iran’s intent was to “destroy and …

US will not participate in Israeli counter-strike against Iran, Biden tells Netanyahu
8 months, 1 week ago

US will not participate in Israeli counter-strike against Iran, Biden tells Netanyahu

Firstpost  

Speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late on Saturday, President Joe Biden informed him that the United States would not take part in any Israeli counter-offensive against Iran Senior U.S. officials informed their counterparts that the United States would not take part in an offensive response against Iran Image Courtesy Reuters In response to an alleged Israeli attack on …

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