Biden refuses to support Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites

Washington DC: US President Joe Biden has firmly stated that he will not support an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, even as Tel Aviv contemplates its next move following Iran's retaliatory strikes on Israel.

Biden's response comes in reaction to Iran's launch of more than 180 ballistic missiles on Israel, which took place two days ago.

During a press briefing, Biden reiterated the US's commitment to Israel's security but stressed the need for a "proportional" response to prevent further escalation.

He emphasised that any attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could lead to catastrophic consequences across the Middle East.

"We’ll be discussing with the Israelis what they’re going to do, but all seven of us (G7 nations) agree they have a right to respond, but they should respond proportionally," Biden said before boarding Air Force One.

The missile strike by Iran came in retaliation for the deaths of two key regional leaders, Hamas’ Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards launched the missile barrage in retaliation, leading to heightened tensions in the already volatile region.

The Israeli military confirmed that most of the missiles were intercepted by its defence systems, but damage was reported near several airbases.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Iran will face severe consequences for its actions.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett had earlier on Wednesday called for a decisive attack to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities after Tehran's strikes on Israel.