President Joe Biden announced that Iran had launched an air attack against military facilities in Israel, using drones and missiles. He stated that the US helped take down “nearly all” of the incoming drones and missiles. The president reaffirmed his “ironclad” support to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemning the attacks in the strongest terms.
Biden also announced that he would be convening the leaders of the G7 nations to coordinate a united diplomatic response to Iran’s attack. He highlighted that Iran and its proxies in Yemen, Syria, and Iraq were responsible for the brazen attack on Israel.
In response to the threat posed by Iran to Israel, Biden disclosed that US military aircraft and ballistic missile defense destroyers had been deployed to the Middle East. He commended the skill and dedication of US servicemembers in assisting Israel in defending against the attacks.
Furthermore, Biden emphasized that he had spoken to Netanyahu to reinforce America’s commitment to Israel’s security. He praised Israel for its ability to defend against unprecedented attacks and send a clear message to its enemies that their security cannot be threatened.
Finally, Biden clarified that no US forces or facilities had come under attack from Iran during this incident.
