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Thursday, October 3, 2024
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Thursday, October 3, 2024
Biden says discussions being held on possible Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil sites
Illustrative: A picture taken on March 12, 2017, shows an oil facility in the Khark Island, Iran, on the shore of the Gulf. (ATTA KENARE / AFP)
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden says he has been discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities.
Biden tells reporters at the White House, however, that he is not expecting Israel to launch any retaliation for Tehran’s missile barrage on Israel before Thursday at least.
When asked by a reporter if he supports Israel striking Iran’s oil facilities, Biden says, “We’re discussing that. I think that would be a little… anyway.”
Biden says he does not expect any immediate action
Asked if he will allow Israel to retaliate against Iran, Biden says: “First of all, we don’t ‘allow’ Israel, we advise Israel. And there is nothing going to happen today.”
Biden said yesterday that he would not back Israel attacking Iranian nuclear sites.
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