Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel soon, warns, ‘Don’t’
9 months ago

Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel soon, warns, ‘Don’t’

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. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden said the US expects Iran to launch an attack against Israel “sooner rather than later” but warned Tehran against pressing ahead. Asked by reporters about his message to Iran, Mr Biden simply said: "Don’t.” "We are devoted to the defence of Israel. Mr Biden said he would not divulge confidential information but added that his expectation was that an attack by Iran could come "sooner rather than later”. The comments came as Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Israel "must be punished and shall be" for an operation he said was equivalent to an attack on Iranian soil.

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