Joe Biden expects Iran attack on Israel soon but says, 'will not succeed'

US President Joe Biden on Friday said he expected Iran to attack Israel "sooner, rather than later," and warned Tehran not to proceed.

In Short

• Iran likely to launch direct attack on Israel within next 48 hours
• Joe Biden warns Iran, underscores Washington's commitment to defend Israel
• Biden said he expected an attack could come "sooner, rather than later"

US President Joe Biden on Friday said he expected Iran to attack Israel "sooner, rather than later," and warned Tehran not to proceed.

Asked by reporters about his message to Iran, Biden said simply, "Don't," and he underscored Washington's commitment to defend Israel.

"We are devoted to the defense of Israel. We will support Israel. We will help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed," he said.

Biden said he would not divulge secure information, but said his expectation was that an attack could come "sooner, rather than later."

Earlier, White House spokesperson John Kirby said the reportedly imminent attack by Iran on Israel was a real and viable threat, but gave no details about any possible timing.

Kirby said the United States was looking at its own force posture in the region in light or Tehran's threat and was watching the situation very closely.

Published By:
Shweta Kumari
Published On:
Apr 13, 2024