Biden cuts trip short as Iran launches drones and missiles towards Israel
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden cuts trip short as Iran launches drones and missiles towards Israel

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 President Joe Biden meets with member of the National Security team regarding the unfolding missile attacks on Israel from Iran, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the White House Situation Room. open image in gallery President Joe Biden, pictured arriving at the White House on 13 April 2024, cut his trip to Delaware short “Iran has begun an airborne attack against Israel,” National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson said on Saturday. “We will defend ourselves against any threat and will do so level-headedly and with determination.” open image in gallery Mr Netanyahu said the IDF is ready for ‘any scenario’ after Iran launched airstrikes against Israel Already, the region faces Israel’s continued offensive in Gaza and the consistent fire exchanged between the IDF and Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group, along the Israel-Lebanon border. We will help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed.” Meanwhile, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said he spoke with an Israeli defence official on Saturday morning.

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Biden and Harris Face a Grim Middle East Liability Despite Avoided War
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Biden and Harris Face a Grim Middle East Liability Despite Avoided War

CNN  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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Israel still faces threat of attack by Iran, proxies, Pentagon says
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel still faces threat of attack by Iran, proxies, Pentagon says

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON, - The United States continues to assess that the threat of attack against Israel by Iran and its proxy groups still exists, the Pentagon said on Monday, after Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel in retaliation for the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander. Israel still faces threat of attack by Iran, proxies, Pentagon says "I …

Iran: Biden, Harris meet with national security team as US watches for retaliation
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran: Biden, Harris meet with national security team as US watches for retaliation

CNN  

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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 …

President Biden announces details of Israeli cease-fire proposal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

President Biden announces details of Israeli cease-fire proposal

NPR  

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US slaps new sanctions on Iran’s drone program as Israel considers response to weekend attack
8 months ago

US slaps new sanctions on Iran’s drone program as Israel considers response to weekend attack

CNN  

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Israel’s military chief says that Israel will respond to Iran’s weekend missile attack
8 months, 1 week ago

Israel’s military chief says that Israel will respond to Iran’s weekend missile attack

Associated Press  

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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.” …

How U.S. helped counter Iran’s attack on Israel
8 months, 1 week ago

How U.S. helped counter Iran’s attack on Israel

The Hindu  

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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  

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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 …

U.S. Shoots Down 'Nearly All' Iran-launched Drones, Biden Vows Support For Israel Defense
8 months, 1 week ago

U.S. Shoots Down 'Nearly All' Iran-launched Drones, Biden Vows Support For Israel Defense

Huff Post  

In this image provided by the White House, President Joe Biden, along with members of his national security team, receive an update on an ongoing airborne attack on Israel from Iran, as they meet in the Situation Room of the White House in Washington, Saturday, April 13, 2024. via Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden lauded American forces who …

US forces shoot down 'at least dozens' of Iranian drones targeting Israel as Revolutionary Guards issues chilling warning to America
8 months, 1 week ago

US forces shoot down 'at least dozens' of Iranian drones targeting Israel as Revolutionary Guards issues chilling warning to America

Daily Mail  

US forces have downed some of the Iran-launched drones flying toward Israel, according to officials. The official said: 'In accordance with our ironclad commitment to Israel's security, US forces in the region continue to shoot down Iranian-launched drones targeting Israel 'Our forces remain postured to provide additional defensive support and to protect US forces operating in the region.' A F/A-18E …

‘Commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad’: US President Joe Biden meets security team for update on Iran’s attacks
8 months, 1 week ago

‘Commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad’: US President Joe Biden meets security team for update on Iran’s attacks

Live Mint  

US President Joe Biden informed that he met with his national security team at the White House to receive an update on Iran’s attacks against Israel amid brawling tensions between the two countries. On Saturday, April 13, US President Joe Biden and his national security team monitored Iran’s aerial attack against Israel and the US President pledged to support Israel …

Biden vows G7 response, ‘ironclad’ US support for Israel after Iran attacks
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden vows G7 response, ‘ironclad’ US support for Israel after Iran attacks

Al Jazeera  

The US president reiterates support for Israel in call with Netanyahu amid reports that he is also opposed to a counterattack against Iran. US President Joe Biden has condemned the Iranian drone attacks on military facilities in Israel, reiterating Washington DC’s “ironclad” support and a coordinated Group of Seven diplomatic response, even as reports started to emerge that he is …

Biden says to oppose any Israeli counterattack against Iran: media
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden says to oppose any Israeli counterattack against Iran: media

China Daily  

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Biden rushes back to White House to meet national security team as Iran launches drone attack against Israel
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden rushes back to White House to meet national security team as Iran launches drone attack against Israel

Hindustan Times  

Iran on Saturday evening launched its most anticipated attack on Israel using suicide drones and missiles. US President Joe Biden rushed back to Washington, D.C. from Delaware to "consult with his national security team about events in the Middle East," the White House claimed, hours before Iran launched drones and missile against Iran. Hours before Iran launched drones and missile …

US helps Israel shoot down ‘nearly all’ Iran-launched attack drones as Biden pledges support
8 months, 1 week ago

US helps Israel shoot down ‘nearly all’ Iran-launched attack drones as Biden pledges support

Associated Press  

Follow AP’s live updates on Iran’s attack against Israel. WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden lauded American forces who helped Israel down “nearly all” of the drones and missiles fired by Iran and vowed to coordinate a global response to Tehran’s unprecedented attack. The Pentagon said U.S. forces intercepted “dozens of missiles” and drones launched from Iran, Iraq, Syria and Yemen …

Biden returns to D.C. a day early to a Situation Room huddle on Iran-Israel row
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden returns to D.C. a day early to a Situation Room huddle on Iran-Israel row

NPR  

Biden returns to D.C. a day early to a Situation Room huddle on Iran-Israel row Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images President Biden returned to the White House a day early from his house in Rehoboth Beach, Del., to meet with his national security team as Iran launched attacks on Israel. Here's who Biden met …

Biden tells Israel’s Netanyahu future US support for war depends on new steps to protect civilians
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden tells Israel’s Netanyahu future US support for war depends on new steps to protect civilians

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden issued a stark warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that future U.S. support for Israel’s Gaza war depends on the swift implementation of new steps to protect civilians and aid workers. Biden “made clear the need for Israel to announce and implement a series of specific, concrete, and measurable steps to address …

How to strike back after deadly drone attack? US has many options, but must weigh consequences
10 months, 3 weeks ago

How to strike back after deadly drone attack? US has many options, but must weigh consequences

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has made it clear the U.S. will strike back after a deadly drone attack killed three service members and wounded more than 40 at a small base in Jordan over the weekend. On Tuesday, one of the major Iran-backed militia groups, Kataib Hezbollah, announced in a statement “the suspension of military and security operations against …

How will the US respond to an Iran-backed drone attack killing American troops in Jordan?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

How will the US respond to an Iran-backed drone attack killing American troops in Jordan?

ABC  

The White House says US President Joe Biden is "weighing the options before him" after a deadly attack on American troops in the Middle East. Kataib Hezbollah and other groups like it, including the Nujaba organisation, have declared they are working to "resist American occupation forces in Iraq and the region" and are targeting US troops in "response to the …

Drone attack in Jordan complicates Biden’s effort to contain Israel-Hamas war
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Drone attack in Jordan complicates Biden’s effort to contain Israel-Hamas war

LA Times  

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White House drawing up plans for revenge strike on Iranian militia
10 months, 3 weeks ago

White House drawing up plans for revenge strike on Iranian militia

The Telegraph  

The White House was drawing up plans for a revenge strike against Iranian-backed groups in the Middle East on Monday night, following a drone attack that killed three American troops. Joe Biden held two private meetings with his national security team to discuss the “unacceptable” attack, which officials said would be met with military force. John Kirby, the White House’s …

Biden vows to respond to deadly drone attack. What might that response look like?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden vows to respond to deadly drone attack. What might that response look like?

NPR  

Biden vows to respond to deadly drone attack. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: President Biden blames groups linked to Iran for the weekend attack on U.S. troops. It happened at a U.S. base in a far corner of Jordan, one of several bases the United States quietly has throughout the Middle East. Iran supports militant groups throughout that same region and has …

Biden, who is enjoying holidays, holds emergency meeting at beach, orders retaliatory airstrikes on Syria
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden, who is enjoying holidays, holds emergency meeting at beach, orders retaliatory airstrikes on Syria

India TV News  

US President Joe Biden ordered the US military to carry out retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three US service members were injured in a drone attack in northern Iraq. National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said one of the US troops suffered critical injuries in the attack that occurred earlier on Monday. “The United States will act at …

Blinken, Austin say US is ready to respond if US personnel become targets of Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 2 months ago

Blinken, Austin say US is ready to respond if US personnel become targets of Israel-Hamas war

Associated Press  

— Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Sunday that the United States expects the Israel-Hamas war to escalate through involvement by proxies of Iran, and they asserted that the Biden administration is prepared to respond if American personnel or armed forces become the target of any such hostilities. But if that happens, we’re ready for …

Biden will head to Israel and Jordan as concerns mount that Israel-Hamas conflict will spread
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden will head to Israel and Jordan as concerns mount that Israel-Hamas conflict will spread

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — President Joe Biden will travel to Israel and on to Jordan Wednesday to meet with both Israeli and Arab leadership, as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Biden’s travel to Israel as the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip grows more …

Biden postpones trip to Colorado to discuss domestic agenda as the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden postpones trip to Colorado to discuss domestic agenda as the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden postponed a trip to Colorado on Monday to stay in Washington and focus on the growing conflict in the Middle East, setting aside an opportunity to pitch his economic accomplishments as he runs for reelection. The White House said Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser; Avril Haines, …

As The GOP Slams Biden On Israel, No One Mentions Trump's Dangerous Intel Leak
1 year, 2 months ago

As The GOP Slams Biden On Israel, No One Mentions Trump's Dangerous Intel Leak

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― As Republicans try to link President Joe Biden’s release of $6 billion of frozen Iranian money as part of a prisoner swap to the weekend terrorist attack on Israel, they continue to ignore the documented damage done to that country’s security by the de facto leader of their party, Donald Trump. Or I would first …

White House: Russian officials visited Iran to see drones
2 years, 5 months ago

White House: Russian officials visited Iran to see drones

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Russian officials visited an airfield in central Iran at least twice in recent weeks to view weapons-capable drones it is looking to acquire to use in its war against Ukraine, the White House said. Hours before the Gulf Cooperation Council summit, the White House released satellite imagery that indicates Russian officials have twice visited Iran in …

Joe Biden visits Israel on first West Asia tour as U.S. president
2 years, 5 months ago

Joe Biden visits Israel on first West Asia tour as U.S. president

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden on July 13 kicked off a West Asia tour in Israel where both sides vowed to deepen the Jewish state's integration in the region as they face their common foe Iran. "We'll continue to advance Israel's integration into the region," Mr. Biden said after Air Force One touched down at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv …

Biden to host Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi at White House
3 years, 5 months ago

Biden to host Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi at White House

Al Jazeera  

July 26 meeting in Washington to take place amid discussions over US troop withdrawal, growing concerns about frequent attacks against the US targets in Iraq. United States President Joe Biden will welcome Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to the White House on July 26, his office has announced. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Biden “also looks forward to …

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