White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby reiterated to CNN on Monday morning (15) that President Joe Biden is focused on preventing Iran's attack against Israel from turning into a broader regional conflict.
“Just because Iran conducted this unprecedented attack, which we and our Israeli partners and others thwarted, does not mean we should simply accept a steady and escalating escalation in the region. The president will not accept that he wants to see things de-escalate,” said Kirby.
Pressed on whether the White House's position is that Israel should not retaliate, Kirby said that ultimately depends on the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but that the US wants to see tensions ease.
“We respect your sovereign decision-making process. What we want to see is a reduction in tensions. We don’t want to see a wider war,” Kirby added.
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