This content discusses President Joe Biden’s statement that he expects Iran to attack Israel “sooner rather than later” in response to reports that Iran is preparing to strike Israel after an attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria. Biden mentioned that his assessment of the potential attack is based on intelligence reports that he could not provide further details on. The reports of Iran’s plans to attack Israel have been deemed as “real,” “credible,” and “viable” threats by the White House.
The President’s message to Iran was simply “don’t” when asked what he had to say to the country at the moment. Biden also emphasized the United States’ dedication to supporting and defending Israel, stating that Iran will not succeed in its planned attack. The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel stem from the destruction of the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria, in an airstrike on April 1. Iran blamed Israel for the attack and promised to seek revenge, sparking concerns about further conflict in the region.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that Iran will make Israel regret its actions and other crimes it has committed. This statement has raised concerns about the potential escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, with fears that it could spread further into the Middle East. The conflict has already resulted in clashes between Israeli forces and the Iran-supported Hezbollah group in southern Lebanon. The Wall Street Journal reported that the attack on Israel could come as soon as Friday or Saturday.
In response to the increasing threat of an attack, the U.S. has restricted its staff in Israel from traveling outside of specific cities as a precautionary measure. France has also advised its citizens to avoid traveling to Israel, Iran, Lebanon, or the Palestinian Territories in the coming days. This heightened alert and precautionary measures reflect the seriousness of the situation and the potential for further violence in the region. The international community is closely monitoring the situation and taking necessary steps to ensure the safety of its citizens in the affected areas.