Following the Iranian attack on Tuesday, which Israel claimed was primarily thwarted by its missile defense system, tensions between the two countries are high.
Iran claimed that the barrage was in retaliation for the murders of Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps commander Brig-Gen Abbas Nilforoushan, Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
Additionally, Israel launched its attack on Lebanon following the announcement of a ground invasion with the goal of destroying Hezbollah’s alleged “terrorist infrastructure” in border communities, which is supported by Iran.
The US has spearheaded protracted talks on a truce between Israel and the Palestinians and has frequently called for de-escalation.
iden made his statement to reporters on Wednesday while traveling with Vice President Kamala Harris to inspect hurricane devastation in North Carolina.
“Would you support an attack on Iran’s nuclear sites by Israel?” One reporter asked Biden.
