Biden said Israel should consider the night of the Iranian attack a victory
US President Joe Biden said that after the night attack by Iran, the Israeli authorities should consider last night a “victory” CNN reports.
Biden made the corresponding statement during negotiations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Earlier, the US President said that the Israeli army, with the help of the American military, managed to shoot down “almost all” missiles and drones launched by Iran.
According to Biden, the Iranian strikes «were largely unsuccessful and demonstrated Israel's superior military capabilities.» At the same time, Biden said that the US Army would not participate in offensive operations against Iran.
On the night from Saturday to Sunday, Iran attacked Israeli territory with kamikaze drones. In Iran, the attack was justified by the recent Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria. It was also reported that Israel was attacked not only from Iran, but also from other states, including Yemen.
The Pentagon confirmed Iran's attack on Israel, the leaders of Great Britain, France, Germany and the EU condemned the Iranian attack.
Eyewitnesses later reported that explosions were heard in the sky over Jerusalem, and the alarm was declared throughout the country. The US and British Air Forces helped repel the attack of Iranian drones and missiles.
Subsequently, the Iranian mission to the UN appealed to the US authorities, urging them to “stay away” from the conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv. The statement says that the Iranian army's strike on Israeli territory is self-defense.
Around 5.00 Moscow time, Israeli media reported a decrease in the intensity of Iranian strikes on Israel. In total, the attack lasted 5 hours. U.S. officials estimate the damage caused by the drone and missile strikes was “relatively limited.” When striking Israel, the Iranian army fired 185 drones, 36 cruise missiles and 110 surface-to-surface missiles. Most of the ammunition was launched from Iran, some from Iraq and Yemen.