Biden Expects Iran to Hold Off on Israel Attack if Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal Reached

Aug 13, 2024, 08:27 PM

U.S. President Joe Biden expressed his expectation that Iran will refrain from launching retaliatory strikes against Israel if a ceasefire and hostage deal is reached in Gaza. Speaking to reporters in New Orleans on Tuesday, Biden stated that a truce could prevent Iran from attacking Israel in response to the killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran. The comments were made amid ongoing negotiations aimed at achieving a ceasefire agreement.