Sat Oct 05 04:35:07 UTC 2024: ## US Uncertain About Israeli Response to Iran Attack, Biden Rules Out Supporting Strike on Nuclear Facilities
**WASHINGTON, D.C.** – Despite a recent ballistic missile attack on Israel by Iranian-backed forces, the Biden administration has not yet received a pledge from Israel that it will not retaliate by targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, a US State Department official revealed on Friday.
While the official declined to speculate on a specific timeframe for potential Israeli action, they suggested that a counterstrike is likely to occur before or after October 7th – the anniversary of Hamas’s cross-border attacks in southern Israel.
The revelation comes after President Joe Biden publicly stated that he would not support an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. When asked by reporters about his position, Biden said, “No,” and added that he was in contact with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the situation.
The State Department official emphasized that the Biden administration hopes to see “wisdom as well as strength” from Israel, but acknowledged that “no guarantees” exist.
The official also declined to confirm whether Israel has communicated to the US that Iran’s nuclear sites are potential targets for a retaliatory strike.
The tense situation highlights the delicate balance between US-Israeli relations and the potential for escalation in the region.
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