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Biden Advises Israel Against Striking Iran's Oil; Oil Prices Surge Amid Uncertain Response

Oct 4, 2024, 06:15 PM

President Joe Biden stated on Friday that Israel has not yet decided how to respond to Iran's recent ballistic missile attack. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Biden mentioned that the Israeli government is still discussing its options and has not concluded on any specific action. He advised Israel against striking Iran's oil infrastructure, suggesting that they should consider other alternatives, especially after his earlier comments sent crude oil prices surging. The New York Times quoted Israeli officials indicating that Tel Aviv has not made a decision on how to respond to Iran's attack.