The vice president said that she supports President Joe Biden’s decision to shoot down the missiles targeting Israel.
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has condemned the missile attack on Israel by Iran, calling Tehran “a destabilizing, dangerous force in the Middle East.” “Today, Iran launched approximately 200 ballistic missiles at Israel in a reckless attack. I condemn this attack unequivocally,” she said. She said her commitment to Israel is “unwavering,” and warns that Iran is more than a threat to Israel. “Iran is also a threat to American personnel in the region, American interests and innocent civilians across the region who suffer at the hands of Iran-based and -backed terrorist proxies,” she says.
“We are still assessing the impact but initial indications are that Israel, with our assistance, was able to defeat this attack,” she says.
The vice president said that she supports President Joe Biden’s decision to shoot down the missiles targeting Israel. “I am clear-eyed. Iran is a destabilising, dangerous force in the Middle East, and today’s attack on Israel only further demonstrates that fact. Earlier today, I was in the Situation Room with President Biden and our national security team as we monitored the attack in real time, ensuring that the protection of US personnel in the region is paramount. I fully support President Biden’s order for the US military to shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel, just as we did in April… I will always ensure Israel has the ability to defend itself against Iran and Iran-backed terrorist militias. My commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering,” she said.
She further noted that Iran poses a threat to American personnel and civilians in the region. “To be clear, Iran is not only a threat to Israel, but also to American personnel, interests, and innocent civilians across the region who suffer at the hands of Iran-based and Iran-backed terrorist proxies. We will never hesitate to take whatever action is necessary to defend US forces and interests against Iran and its terrorist allies, and we will continue to work with our allies and partners to disrupt Iran’s aggressive behaviour and hold it accountable,” she said.
Harris also emphasised the US military’s active support of Israel. “At my direction, the United States military actively supported the defence of Israel. We’re still assessing the impact, but based on what we know now, the attack appears to have been repelled and ineffective. This is a testament to Israel’s military capabilities,” she said.
She also noted the ongoing communication between US security personnel and Israeli officials.
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