White House says US support for Israel is 'ironclad,' will 'support their defense' amid Iran attack

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The White House vowed Saturday that the United States' support for Israel's security is "ironclad," pledging to stand with the Jewish state and "support their defense" after Iran launched an aerial drone attack towards the country Saturday afternoon.

Iran launched drones from its own territory toward Israel late Saturday, days after its Supreme Leader warned it would hit back in response to an airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria that left several generals dead.

"Iran has begun an airborne attack against Israel," White House National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said in a statement Saturday. "President Biden is being regularly updated on the situation by his national security team and will meet with them this afternoon at the White House."

The White House said the president's team "is in constant communication with Israeli officials as well as other partners and allies."

"This attack is likely to unfold over a number of hours," Watson said.

"President Biden has been clear: our support for Israel’s security is ironclad," Watson continued. "The United States will stand with the people of Israel and support their defense against these threats from Iran."

The president is expected to meet with national security officials to discuss the events in the