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Biden renews ‘Don’t’ warning to Iran ahead of anticipated retaliatory strike on Israel

By Jacob Magid

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12 April 2024, 10:08 pm 13 Edit

Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

United States President Joe Biden speaks during a news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (unpictured) in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, April 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Asked what his message to Iran is amid intensifying speculation of an imminent strike against Israel, US President Joe Biden gives the same warning aimed at deterring Jerusalem’s adversaries that he issued after October 7: “Don’t.”

“We are devoted to the defense of Israel. We will support Israel, we will help defend Israel, and Iran will not succeed,” Biden tells reporters.

#BREAKING: President Biden says he expects an attack by Iran "sooner rather than later."

Says Iran will not succeed and that the US is devoted to the defense of Israel.

In a message to Iran, Biden says, "Don't!" pic.twitter.com/XNEqXZslbn

— Moshe Schwartz (@YWNReporter) April 12, 2024