Reuters- Biden will have a phone call with Netanyahu to discuss Israel’s plan to retaliate against Iran_1

On July 25, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Joe Biden in the Oval Office for a bilateral discussion. According to a source quoted by Reuters, President Biden is anticipated to have a conversation with Netanyahu today to cover a range of topics, including Israel’s potential plans to strike Iran.

Last week, Iran launched a missile attack against Israel in retaliation for Israel’s ongoing military operations in Lebanon. While the attack did not result in any casualties and was considered ineffective by Washington, tensions in the Middle East remain high as everyone awaits Israel’s next move.

Netanyahu has made it clear that he intends to hold Iran, Israel’s main adversary, accountable for its actions. In response, Tehran has issued warnings that any retaliatory moves will be met with severe counterattacks. This escalating situation has raised alarms about the possibility of a wider conflict in the oil-rich region, along with concerns regarding potential U.S. involvement.

An insider familiar with the briefings indicated that Israel’s response will be a critical topic during Netanyahu’s call with Biden, as Washington aims to influence whether Israel’s planned actions are appropriate.

The White House has not yet responded to Reuters’ request for comment.