On July 25, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Joe Biden at the White House for a set of crucial bilateral discussions. Today, President Biden is expected to reach out to Netanyahu again to cover a variety of pressing issues, including potential plans for Israel to conduct strikes against Iran.
Last week, Iran retaliated against Israeli military actions in Lebanon with a missile attack, though it did not result in any casualties and was labeled ineffective by Washington. Nevertheless, the atmosphere in the Middle East remains charged, with everyone watching closely for Israel’s next steps.
Netanyahu has made it clear that Iran, recognized as Israel’s primary adversary, will face consequences for its actions. In turn, Tehran has issued a stark warning, stating that any retaliation would met with severe destruction. This escalating situation has sparked concerns over the possibility of a larger conflict in this oil-rich region, along with implications for U.S. involvement.
An informed source indicates that Israeli retaliation will be a significant focus during today’s call between Netanyahu and Biden, as Washington seeks to steer the conversation on how Israel should respond appropriately.
The White House has yet to respond to requests for comment from Reuters.
