Biden says doesn't support Israeli strike on Iran nuclear sites

AFP , Wednesday 2 Oct 2024

US President Joe Biden said Wednesday he would not support a strike by Israel aimed at wiping out Iran's nuclear facilities in retaliation for its latest missile attack.

US President Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on October 2, 2024. AFP

 

"The answer is no," Biden told reporters, when asked whether he would back strikes against Iranian nuclear sites.

"We'll be discussing with the Israelis what they're going to do," he said, adding that all G7 members agree Israel has "a right to respond, but they should respond in proportion."

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