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Biden Opposes Israeli Strike on Iran's Nuclear Sites Amid Rising Gaza War Tensions

Oct 2, 2024, 09:30 PM

President Joe Biden has publicly stated his opposition to any Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. This announcement comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following a missile attack by Iran on Israel. Biden has urged Israel to act proportionally and has expressed anger at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions. The Biden administration is reportedly seeking to limit Israel's response rather than prevent it entirely, with some considering alternative targets in Yemen or Syria instead of Iran. Secretary of State Antony Blinken defended the administration's policy towards Iran as a success, despite the current conflict. The Biden administration has also stressed that it does not want the Gaza war to expand into Lebanon, attributing the escalation to its foreign policy.