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October 4, 2024

Biden Says He Discussed Possible Attack on Iranian Oil Sites with Israeli Leaders
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A Pentagon spokesperson said Thursday U.S. military leaders were
consulting with their Israeli counterparts on a response to Iran's
ballistic missile attack earlier this week on Israeli military bases and
other security sites.

Sabrina Singh: "We continue to engage the Israelis, you know, very
frequently. We are certainly talking to them about their response. But
what their response might be, I'm just not going to speculate further
on."

At the White House, President Biden acknowledged he had spoken with
Israeli leaders to discuss possible attacks on Iran's oil
infrastructure.

Reporter: "Mr. President, would you support Israel striking Iran's oil
facilities, sir?"

President Joe Biden: "We're discussing that. I think - I think that
would be a little - anyway."

Biden had said that he did not support Israel striking Iran's nuclear
facilities. Biden's comment rattled energy markets, causing an immediate
spike in crude oil prices.


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