Touching on the tensions between Israel and Iran at a press conference at the White House, US President Joe Biden announced that Israel has not yet decided how to respond to Iran’s missile attack. Noting that Israel is taking its time, Biden said that he was waiting for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to get in contact with America before the attack.

The US President expressed that Israel has the right to retaliate against Israel, Hezbollah and the Houthis, but should be much more careful about civilian casualties and should consider alternatives other than striking oil fields.