The Biden administration is trying to take hold of the situation to ensure it doesn’t spin out of control. The goal is to manage the crisis in a way that minimizes potential damage to the president.
The White House said the two sides then "broadened to include interagency delegations to discuss Rafah."
Iraq is a rare ally of both Washington and Tehran. Iraqi airspace was a main route for Iran’s unprecedented drone and ballistic missile attack on Israel.
The State of Israel must deliver a blow to ensure that it is heard across the Middle East, and must be understood and appreciated by the Western world.
A retaliatory strike initially proposed by some Israeli cabinet members, was called off following a phone call between Netanyahu and Biden on Saturday.
IDF jets strike terror targets across Gaza • World condemns Israel-Iran escalation, awaits Israeli decision on response
As both Israel and Iran mull reactions in light of growing tensions, the Biden administration has pushed Israel to hold consultations and communicate with the US prior to any strike on Iran.
The White House tried to walk this back, saying – as it did after the failure to veto the UN resolution – that there is no change in policy. Nevertheless, these moves and others create the perception
During their weekly press conference Wednesday morning, House Republican leadership slammed Biden and Democrats while professing support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel's response to Iranian aggression, criticizing Biden's approach, detailing Iran's activities, and urging a stronger US strategy against Iran's threats to Israel.