Biden Rushes Back To White House As Iran Launches Drone Attack On Israel
President Joe Biden is meeting with his National Security Council Saturday afternoon the White House said in a statement confirming that Iran has launched an airborne attack on Israel.
The president rushed back for a meeting with top military and intelligence advisers after Iran launched a drone attack on Israel that will be taking place over the next several hours
The White House statement was released shortly after the IDF confirmed the attack that first announced by Iranian media.
NSC Spox: “This attack is likely to unfold over a number of hours. President Biden has been clear: our support for Israel’s security is ironclad.”
full statement:
Iran has begun an airborne attack against Israel. President Biden is being regularly updated on the situation by his…— Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) April 13, 2024
The IDF also launched attacks on Saturday, they said in a separate statement.
Earlier today, UAVs were launched from Lebanon toward Kfar Blum and Hanita in northern Israel. In response, IDF fighter jets and artillery struck Hezbollah terror targets in the areas of El Kharayeb, Wardiyeh, and Khilat al-Daba. Among the targets struck were terror infrastructure and military posts.
Soon after the Iranian attack began, Jordan declared a state of emergency as the hot war began to unfold.
BREAKING: Jordan has declared a state of emergency amid Iranian attack on Israel
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) April 13, 2024
This is a developing story and may be updated.
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