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US President Joe Biden reaffirms Israel support after Iran attack

US President Joe Biden arrives at the White House in Washington, on April 13, 2024. [VOA]

U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday condemned Iran's massive aerial bombardment of Israel and said U.S. military assets in the region helped take down "nearly all of the incoming drones and missiles" aimed at the country, in an attack that threatens to further widen the six-month conflict that has engulfed the Middle East.

Biden also said he spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone Saturday evening to "reaffirm America's ironclad commitment to the security of Israel."

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