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Israel to Strike Iran's Military Facilities Before U.S. Election; Biden Sends Missile Defense System

Oct 14, 2024, 09:11 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated to the Biden administration his willingness to carry out a military strike on Iran before the U.S. elections on November 5th, according to officials familiar with the matter reported by The Washington Post. The strike is planned because a lack of action could be interpreted by Iran as a sign of weakness, and "It will be one in a series of responses," an official said. Netanyahu has agreed to target military facilities rather than oil or nuclear sites in Iran. This apparent softening of his stance influenced President Joe Biden's decision to send a powerful missile defense system to Israel.