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US President Joe Biden has condemned Iranian attacks on military facilities in Israel, pledging a coordinated Group of Seven (G7) diplomatic response while highlighting the United States’s help in taking down “nearly all” of the attacking drones and missiles.

Biden, who cut short a trip to Delaware and returned to Washington, DC to meet advisers over the late Saturday night attack, said in a statement released by the White House that the US forces and facilities had not been hit.

The US president said he reiterated the “ironclad” support for Israel’s security in a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with whom he has had strained relations over Israel’s handling of the war in Gaza.

“Tomorrow, I will convene my fellow G7 leaders to coordinate a united diplomatic response to Iran’s brazen attack,” he said.

“And while we have not seen attacks on our forces or facilities today, we will remain vigilant to all threats and will not hesitate to take all necessary action to protect our people,” he said.

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[–] ganksy@lemmy.world -3 points 7 months ago (3 children)

That's fine. Just save us your opinion about the alternative shit show that unveils when Trump's in office. That guy hired John Bomb Iran Bolton as his national security advisor. Trump basically pushed the button himself to kill Qasem Soleimani when his advisors weren't extreme enough.

If it's only Palestinians you care about, remember who moved the US embassy in Israel to Tell Aviv. With trump back in office, Bibi could prop up his regime for another 4yrs.

RFK or bust but you won't get to wash your hands of this going forward.

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 12 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Will you vote for Biden if he gets us into WW3?

[–] ganksy@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Would you vote for Trump to get us out of WW3 if we're in it?

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 7 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

I'm going to write in Aaron Bushnell's name, who already cast the only vote that matters.

[–] ganksy@lemmy.world 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

A brave soul but not the only person that will suffer.

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 7 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

I'm trans in a red state. If Trump wins I might die.

I'm still not voting for Biden.

Not like it fucking matters, if my state passes a "kill all the trans people" law Biden wouldn't stop them.

[–] brain_in_a_box@lemmy.ml 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Just like people who do vote for Biden won't be able to wash their hands of his genocide.

[–] ganksy@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Totally agree. I cannot wash my hands of my complicity in this genocide in my inability to help guide my country to ethical, consistent policies.

I admit, all I can do is try to keep the worst out of power.

[–] revelrous@sopuli.xyz 3 points 7 months ago

It is appreciated.

[–] sandman@lemmy.ca 3 points 7 months ago