Iran expected to attack Israel 'sooner than later', warns Biden

US President Joe Biden warned that he predicts Iran to attack Israeli soil “sooner rather than later” and renewed his warning against Tehran to not proceed.

Biden’s caution comes after reports citing US officials suggested that Iran has prepared over 100 cruise missiles and an equal number of drones for a potential strike on military sites within Israel. The assault on Israel may involve Iranian military units as well as allied groups supported by Iran.

Biden has a message for Iran

While speaking to reporters on Friday, Biden emphasised Washington’s commitment to protecting Israel and sent a simple message to Iran–“Don’t”.

“We are devoted to the defense of Israel. We will support Israel. We will help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed,” he said.

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Earlier, the US president vowed “ironclad” support for Israel after Iran threatened to launch a “significant attack” following an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Syrian embassy on April 2 that killed top Iranian military officials, including a senior member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ elite Quds Force.

The US is trying to knock on every possible door to prevent an Iranian attack, Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, China and European countries to use their influence to dissuade Iran from striking Israel. He also nudged them to convince Tehran that such “escalation is not in anyone’s interest”, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said.

India, France, Russia issue advisory for citizens

Amid global jitters over a possible escalation, India along with France, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the United Kingdom have issued advisories for its citizens, warning them to avoid travelling to Iran and Israel.

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“In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indians are advised not to travel to Iran or Israel till further notice. All those who are currently residing in Iran or Israel are requested to get in touch with Indian Embassies there and register themselves,” India’s Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Friday.

With input from agencies