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Biden at Joint Base Andrews Opposes Israeli Strike on Iran's Nuclear Sites

Oct 2, 2024, 04:47 PM

President Joe Biden has stated that he does not support an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear sites. When asked about the prospect of Israel launching a retaliatory strike on sites related to Iran's nuclear program, Biden responded, 'The answer is no.' He added that he is in discussions with the Israelis about their options and emphasized that any response must be proportionate. This statement, made at Joint Base Andrews, comes amid growing tensions following strikes on Israel and Israel's promise to respond to a ballistic missile attack.