Iran has initiated an attack against Israel, which is expected to unfold over several hours, as confirmed by National Security Council spokesperson. The spokesperson mentioned that President Biden is being regularly briefed by his national security team and is scheduled to meet with them later today at the White House. The team is maintaining constant communication with Israeli officials and other partners and allies.
The statement reiterated President Biden's firm stance on supporting Israel's security, emphasizing that the United States stands firmly with the people of Israel and will provide assistance in defending against threats from Iran.