U.S. assures Israel: No involvement in retaliatory strikes on Iran

 U.S.A assures Israel: No involvement in retaliatory strikes on Iran.

Israeli and US aircraft and air defence systems shot down 99% of the drones launched by Iran.

White House Issues Stern Warning to Israel: U.S. Refuses to Partake in Any Retaliatory Actions Against Iran, Officials Reveal.

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In a high-stakes exchange sparked by the targeting of Iranian military figures in Syria, Israel showcased its formidable defense prowess, intercepting an astounding 99% of Iran's onslaught. With precision and resolve, US aircraft and naval units joined forces, neutralizing over 80 hostile drones and six ballistic missiles before they could inflict harm.

Amidst the chaos, a pivotal dialogue unfolded between President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu, navigating the tumultuous aftermath of the onslaught. As emotions ran high, a relentless volley of approximately 100 ballistic missiles loomed ominously, yet Israel stood firm, fortified by its unwavering commitment to security.

In the face of adversity, this showdown underscored Israel's military superiority and steadfast resilience, marking a decisive victory amidst turbulent times. During the call, the two leaders had a discussion "about how to slow things down and think through things", with Mr Biden emphasising that Israel has "gotten the best of it".

The official declined to say, however, whether the White House warned against a significant response, saying only that "it is a calculation the Israelis have to make".

In a string of television appearances on US networks earlier in the day, national security spokesman John Kirby repeatedly said that the US had made it clear to Israel that it seeks to avoid a wider conflict.

The senior administration said that the same message has been sent to Iran through diplomatic channels. Both Mr Kirby and the official said that the US would continue to defend Israel, but has ruled out participating in any Israeli response.

The stance is one that has sparked criticism from some US lawmakers and former officials from both sides of the political spectrum.

Ohio Republican Representative Mike Turner, who serves as chair of the House intelligence committee, said that Mr Kirby's comments about de-escalating the conflict were "wrong".

"It is already escalating, and the administration needs to respond," he said on NBC.

And John Bolton, who served as national security adviser under President Donald Trump, said the US should join Israel if its chose to launch a retaliatory attack on Iran's nuclear programme.

"I think it [Israel] can destroy or disable a very substantial part [of the programme], if not totally," he told NewsNation. "Frankly, if Israel is prepared to go after Iran's nuclear programme, the United States should proudly join them."

In the wake of Iran's attack on Israel, Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, said that the body would "try again" to pass military aid for Israel.

Previous attempts to send more aid to Israel have stalled amid Democratic calls that the aid package should also include assistance for Taiwan and Ukraine.

Mick Mulroy, a former Deputy Secretary of Defence for the Middle East, told the BBC that aid for Israel should be passed "without delay".

"If it wasn't for US security assistance, we could be facing a major regional war," he said. "That supplement and the ones for Ukraine and Taiwan are in our national security interest. It is not charity. It's part of the US national defence."