US warns Iran of 'severe consequences' after it launches missiles
The united states said that although the onslaught represented a substantial escalation, it looked to have been halted and warned iran that it would data-face serious repercussions for its ballistic missile strike on israel on Tuesday.
President Joe Biden characterized Iran's strike as futile and reaffirmed the US's unwavering support for Israel. He said he was going to call with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that talks were in progress over Israel's response.
According to US national security advisor Jake Sullivan, US military personnel in the area assisted israel and its air defenses in thwarting the attempt, and the Biden administration was conferring with Israeli authorities over the next course of action.
President Joe Biden characterized Iran's strike as futile and reaffirmed the US's unwavering support for Israel. He said he was going to call with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that talks were in progress over Israel's response.
According to US national security advisor Jake Sullivan, US military personnel in the area assisted israel and its air defenses in thwarting the attempt, and the Biden administration was conferring with Israeli authorities over the next course of action.
At the White House, Sullivan told reporters, "This is a significant event and escalation by Iran." "We have made clear that there will be consequences, severe consequences, for this attack, and we will work with israel to make that the case."
Sullivan did not say what those repercussions may be, but he refrained from advising israel to exercise patience, as the US did in april in response to Iran's drone and missile strike on Israel.
According to reports, after Iran's assault in april, Biden advised Netanyahu to "take the win" and hold off on retaliation in order to prevent a larger regional conflict, because israel was mostly unharmed.
Sullivan did not say what those repercussions may be, but he refrained from advising israel to exercise patience, as the US did in april in response to Iran's drone and missile strike on Israel.
According to reports, after Iran's assault in april, Biden advised Netanyahu to "take the win" and hold off on retaliation in order to prevent a larger regional conflict, because israel was mostly unharmed.
While some experts predicted that israel would strike back harder this time, maybe targeting Iran's nuclear or oil infrastructure, others predicted that the US would continue to operate covertly to limit Israel's retaliation.
Later, Biden told reporters, "The united states is fully, fully, fully supportive of israel," but he added that it is unclear how israel will react.
Even after months of strenuous discussions by the Biden administration and consistent assurances that a truce to end the Gaza conflict was coming, tensions in the area have sharply increased as a result of Iran's ballistic missile strike.
Later, Biden told reporters, "The united states is fully, fully, fully supportive of israel," but he added that it is unclear how israel will react.
Even after months of strenuous discussions by the Biden administration and consistent assurances that a truce to end the Gaza conflict was coming, tensions in the area have sharply increased as a result of Iran's ballistic missile strike.
In the last months of his administration, Biden, along with his vice president and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala harris, is already the target of harsh domestic and international criticism for US military support of Israel.
Following Iran's missile launch, former President donald trump released a statement, although he avoided discussing the strike specifically.
"Iran has been spreading terror around the world, but things are starting to fall apart. The Middle east as a whole has been falling apart "Said trump, who will compete against harris on november 5th.
According to harris, Washington is dedicated to ensuring Israel's security and views iran as a dangerous and unstable power in the Middle East.
Following Iran's missile launch, former President donald trump released a statement, although he avoided discussing the strike specifically.
"Iran has been spreading terror around the world, but things are starting to fall apart. The Middle east as a whole has been falling apart "Said trump, who will compete against harris on november 5th.
According to harris, Washington is dedicated to ensuring Israel's security and views iran as a dangerous and unstable power in the Middle East.