President Joe Biden praises American forces for intercepting dozens of missiles and drones launched from Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen towards Israel. He promises to coordinate a global response to Tehran's unprecedented attack.
In this image provided by the White House, President Joe Biden , along with members of his national security team, receive an update on an ongoing airborne attack on Israel from Iran , as they meet in the Situation Room of the White House in Washington on April 13, 2024.WASHINGTON— President Joe Biden lauded American forces who helped Israel down “nearly all” of the drones and missiles
The U.S. and Israel had been bracing for an attack for days after Iran said it would retaliate for a this month on an Iranian consular building in Syria that killed 12 people, including two senior Iranian generals in the Revolutionary Guard’s elite Quds Force. “Our forces remain postured to protect U.S. troops and partners in the region, provide further support for Israel’s defense, and enhance regional stability,” Austin said, adding that troops are standing ready to prevent any further conflict.
“I told him that Israel demonstrated a remarkable capacity to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks – sending a clear message to its foes that they cannot effectively threaten the security of Israel,” Biden said. National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said in a statement that “Iran has begun an airborne attack against Israel.” She added: “The United States will stand with the people of Israel and support their defense against these threats from Iran.”
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