🇺🇸 President Biden refuses to support strike on Iran’s Nuclear facilities
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President Biden takes a firm stance against supporting an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, emphasizing restraint in the wake of recent missile attacks. Following a G7 leaders' meeting, Biden announced unanimous agreement on Israel's right to respond, but stressed the need for proportionality. This position reflects the administration's delicate balancing act: supporting Israel while working to prevent a wider Middle East conflict. Biden's comments come amid escalating tensions, including Israel's ongoing operations in Gaza and Lebanon, and Iran's direct attacks on Israel. The President's approach underscores the complex geopolitical challenges in the region, as he attempts to influence Israeli decision-making while navigating the risks of further escalation and the potential for a broader war that could draw in multiple nations, including the United States.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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NYT:
Biden Says He Won’t Support an Israeli Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Mr. Biden’s statement came just hours after he agreed with the leaders of the Group of 7 countries to impose new sanctions on Iran in the wake of the ballistic missile attack on Israel. The president told reporters that the leaders — from France, Canada, Japan, Britain, Italy and Germany — had agreed that Israel had the right to respond to Iran’s attack.
Biden Says He Won’t Support an Israeli Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Mr. Biden’s statement came just hours after he agreed with the leaders of the Group of 7 countries to impose new sanctions on Iran in the wake of the ballistic missile attack on Israel. The president told reporters that the leaders — from France, Canada, Japan, Britain, Italy and Germany — had agreed that Israel had the right to respond to Iran’s attack.
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Wow -- in response to a question about Iran injuring US 100 troops in 2020, Trump suggests they weren't really hurt "Because they had a headache?" He then says "Iraq" when he means "Iran" and attacks the report who asked him the question
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.bsky.social) October 2, 2024 at 9:38 AM
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Many other people have pointed it out, but the past year has really felt like a 9/11 speedrun. Now it's the Iraq/Iran chapter, apparently.
— Matt Novak (@paleofuture.bsky.social) October 3, 2024 at 6:13 AM
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Iran says it targeted three Israeli military bases *around* Tel Aviv. Optics.
— Mark Chadbourn (@chadbourn.bsky.social) October 2, 2024 at 4:50 AM