Biden warns Israel against Iran oil strikes as war fears mount
After Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in October 2024, following Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, President Joe Biden urged a proportional response and said he opposed an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear sites. Donald Trump said Israel should hit them.

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2 developments- Sep 30, 2024Biden administration fears Iranian attack and is working with Israel on defenses, US official says
- Oct 3, 2024Biden warns Israel against Iran oil strikes as war fears mount
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2 viewpointsBiden won’t support a strike on Iran nuclear sites as Israel weighs response to Iran missile attack
Biden says Israel shouldn’t strike Iranian nuclear sites, but US officials recognize it has a right to respond to attack
Biden administration fears Iranian attack and is working with Israel on defenses, US official says
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5 viewpointsBiden says 'discussing' possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities
Biden Won't Support a Strike on Iran Nuclear Sites as Israel Weighs Response to Iran Missile Attack
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8 viewpointsTrump urges Israel to take out Iran nuclear facilities, rips Biden for urging Jewish state to show restraint
Trump says Israel should hit Iran’s nuclear facilities, slamming Biden’s response
'No': Biden Won't Support Possible Israeli Strike On Iran's Nuclear Weapons Sites
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8 articlesBiden says US ‘discussing’ possible Israeli plans to attack Iran’s oil industry
Biden says 'discussing' possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities
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