Biden Tells Netanyahu US Would Not Take Part In Offensive Against Iran

United States President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the US will not participate in any retaliatory action against Iran should Israel decide to respond to a recent mass drone and missile attack on its territory, reports citing a senior official White House. The looming threat of a potential conflict between these longstanding adversaries, Israel and Iran, has sent shockwaves throughout the region, prompting calls for restraint from global powers and Arab nations to prevent further escalation.

According to reports from U.S. media outlets, Biden conveyed this message to Netanyahu in an overnight phone call, as confirmed by a White House official to news agency Reuters as well as CNN.

John Kirby, the White House's top national security spokesperson, reiterated the U.S. position on ABC's "This Week" program, stating, "The U.S. will continue to help Israel defend itself, but does not want war."