Joe Biden issues one-word warning to Iran as Hezbollah rockets strike Israel (2024)

Joe Biden has issued a new warning to Iran over attacking Israel (Image: X)

President Joe Biden did not mince his words today when asked what he thought of an imminent Iranian attack on Israel.

Speaking to reporters at the White House about his current message to Tehran, Biden simply said: "Don't."

The President was questioned about US intelligence indicating an assault in the coming hours. Biden said in response that he expects Iran will attack Israel "sooner rather than later."

Biden also said at the press conference this afternoon: "We are devoted to the defence of Israel. We will support Israel, we will help defend Israel, and Iran will not succeed."

His comments coincided with rocket from Iran-backed Hezbollah militants raining down on Israel in an effort to overwhelm its US-funded Iron Dome defence system.

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In recent days, the US has been on high alert for a significant retaliatory attack by Iran on Israel as fears of a wider regional war grow.

The White House said on Friday that there remains a "real," "credible," and "viable" threat of Iran launching strikes following Israel's attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria last week that killed 12 people, including three Iranian generals.

Biden has reportedly been receiving constant updates on the situation from his national security team as the US and several other countries have issued new travel guidelines for government employees in Israel.

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said: "We’re watching this very, very closely."

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Funeral held in Tehran for IRGC members killed in strike in Syria (Image: Getty)

In addition, the US Defense Department is moving additional assets to the Middle East region in order to "to bolster regional deterrence efforts and increase force protection for US forces," a defense official said to CNN.

While the US is not anticipating that Iran or its proxies will attack the US directly as part of its retaliation, Kirby said the country is moving assets to be "prepared."

Kirby said: "It would be imprudent if we didn’t take a look at our own posture in the region to make sure that we’re properly prepared."

Officials have said an attack by Iran could come within the week.

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