White House clarifies: US not involved in Israeli Iran strike
The White House has issued a statement in relation to Israel's retaliatory attack on Iran. "The United States is not participating in the Israeli military operation in Iran," assured a senior administration official.
"We understand that Israel is conducting targeted strikes against military targets in Iran as an exercise of self-defence and in response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack against Israel on October 1st. We would refer you to the Israeli government for more information on their operation," said Sean Savett, spokesperson for the White House National Security Council.
He also emphasised that the United States is not involved in the Israeli operation.
According to White House sources, Israel informed Joe Biden's administration about the planned retaliatory attack.
Attacks on military targets
Around 4:00 AM Greenwich Time, the Israeli government issued a statement regarding the conclusion of the attack on Iran. "All Israeli aircraft returned safely to their base after the mission was completed and its objectives reached," the statement reads.
The Israel Defence Forces, confirming the attack on Iran on platform X, described the action as "precise attacks on military targets" in Iran, although it is unclear which specific sites were targeted. Witnesses report at least five explosions in Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj.
In recent weeks, high-ranking American officials, including President Joe Biden and his administration, have clearly expressed their position regarding potential Israeli retaliation against Iran.
They emphasised that Israel's response should neither escalate excessively nor impact the global economy, reports a source close to Biden's administration.
