Biden says US security commitment to Israel remains ‘ironclad’ amid threat of ‘significant attack’ from Iran

President Joe Biden on Wednesday said America would remain steadfast in its’ commitment to Israel’s defence amid Iranian threats of what he called a “significant attack” in recent days.

Speaking alongside Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio during a joint press conference in the White House Rose Garden, Mr Biden said he and the Japanese leader discussed “developments in the mideast including our shared support for a cease fire and a hostage deal, and urgent efforts to deal with the humanitarian crisis that exists in Gaza”.

He also said he and Mr Kishida both wanted to “address the threat” posed by Iran and said Tehran is “threatening to launch a significant attack on Israel”.

“ As I told prime minister Netanyahu, our commitment to Israel’s security against these threats from Iran and their proxies is ironclad… we’re going to do all we can to protect Israel’s security,” Mr Biden said.

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