Biden says He Expects Iran to Attack Israel Soon, Warns: 'Don't'
President Joe Biden issued a stern warning to Iran on Friday, expressing his expectation of a potential attack on Israel in the near future. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Biden emphasized the United States' unwavering commitment to defend Israel against any aggression.
"We are devoted to the defense of Israel. We will support Israel. We will help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed," Biden affirmed.
The President refrained from divulging specific details but indicated that he anticipated an attack from Iran sooner rather than later. His remarks followed a virtual speech to a civil rights conference.
The heightened alert comes amidst escalating tensions following an attack on Iran's embassy compound in Damascus, which resulted in the death of a senior commander from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force and six other officers. While Israel did not claim responsibility for the airstrike on April 1st, Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed retaliation, referring to the incident as an attack on Iranian soil.
In response to the growing threat, several countries, including India, France, Poland, and Russia, have cautioned their citizens against travel to the region. Germany also urged its citizens to leave Iran.
White House spokesperson John Kirby confirmed the credible threat of an imminent attack by Iran on Israel but refrained from providing specific details regarding timing. He emphasized that the United States was closely monitoring the situation and evaluating its own force posture in the region in light of Tehran's threat.
The latest developments have heightened concerns globally, particularly against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, now in its seventh month. As tensions continue to escalate, the international community remains on high alert, closely monitoring the evolving situation between Iran and Israel.