2024-10-03 16:45:53
Washington: After Iran’s missile attack, the fear of Israel’s retaliation is increasing. Meanwhile, G7, a group of developed countries, has held an emergency meeting on the increasing tension in the Middle East. This meeting was called by the current chairperson, Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni. In the meeting, US President Joe Biden discussed the matter in a phone call with the leaders of the G7 countries. During this, new sanctions against Iran after the missile attack on Israel were also discussed. G7 countries will simultaneously announce sanctions against Iran.
Declaration of unconditional support to Israel
A White House readout said, “Biden and the G7 unequivocally condemned Iran’s attack on Israel. President Biden expressed the United States’ full solidarity and support for Israel and its people. Reaffirmed America’s strong commitment to A day earlier, Biden had issued orders to the US Army to shoot down missiles headed towards Israel. At present, about 1 lakh American soldiers, two carrier strike groups and hundreds of fighter aircraft are deployed in the Middle East to protect Israel.
Told not to attack Iranian nuclear site
After the G7 meeting, US President Joe Biden said that he does not support Israel’s retaliatory attack on Iran’s nuclear program. When Biden was asked if he supported such a possibility, he said, “The answer is no.” Biden said Israel has the right to respond to yesterday’s Iranian missile attack, but it should do so proportionately. “We will discuss with the Israelis what they are going to do,” he said.
America will impose sanctions against Iran
The US President said that America will also impose new sanctions against Iran over the attack. US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said yesterday that Iran would face “serious consequences” and that the US would work with Israel to ensure it. However, he did not elaborate on this.