Israel Offers No Assurances to Biden Administration on Targeting Iran's Nuclear Facilities

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Israel Uncertain on Targeting Iran's Nuclear Facilities Amid Tensions

Israel has not assured the Biden administration that it will refrain from targeting Iran's nuclear facilities in response to recent ballistic missile strikes from Iran, according to a senior State Department official. The official stated it's difficult to predict whether Israel will retaliate on the anniversary of the Hamas attacks on October 7, noting, "It is really hard to tell."

While U.S. officials support Israel's right to respond, there are concerns about escalating tensions in the region. President Biden emphasized that the U.S. does not support strikes against Iran’s nuclear program and suggested alternative actions. The U.S. remains in constant communication with Israel, aiming to prevent the situation from escalating further.

Israel Offers No Assurances to Biden Administration on Targeting Iran's Nuclear Facilities