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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Julian Borger and Patrick Wintour

Biden says US ‘discussing’ possible Israeli plans to attack Iran’s oil industry

Joe Biden talks to the press outside the White House
Joe Biden talks to the press outside the White House on 3 October. Photograph: Kent Nishimura/Getty

Joe Biden has said that his administration has been “discussing” possible Israeli plans to attack Iran’s oil industry in retaliation for the Iranian ballistic missile attack on Tuesday.

Biden’s off-the-cuff remark did not make clear whether his administration was holding internal discussions or talking directly to Israel, nor did he clarify what his attitude was to such an attack.

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