Biden reaffirms US commitment to protect Israel amid Iranian threat

On Wednesday, April 10, President Joe Biden reaffirmed the United States' unwavering commitment to Israel's security, describing it as "ironclad."

This statement was made during a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Biden mentioned that their discussions included the Middle East situation, particularly Iran's threats against Israel following the killing of generals in Damascus.

"As I told Prime Minister Netanyahu, our commitment to Israel's security is iron-clad, especially in light of threats from Iran or its proxies. We will do whatever is necessary to protect Israel," Biden stated.

Following Biden's remarks, Al Jazeera reported a source in Washington saying that the United States is open to joint action with Israel should it face attacks from Iran or its affiliates. This source also noted that the United States would assist Israel in intercepting any missiles or drones directed at it.

On the same day, Bloomberg reported that the United States and its allies almost certainly expect Iran or its proxies to launch an air strike on Israel. This anticipated attack could include missiles and drones, with government and military sites as likely targets while avoiding civilian infrastructure.

The report also did not dismiss the possibility of terrorist attacks on diplomatic missions. According to sources familiar with U.S. and Israeli intelligence, the timing of the attack on Israel is a question of "when" not "if."