Biden: Iran Wants To Wipe Israel Off The Map. Tehran: We've Identified Israel's Nuclear Sites, Finger Is On The Trigger

Iran says that it has identified Israel's nuclear sites and has their finger on the trigger, ready to respond if Israel attacks its own nuclear sites.

TEHRAN/ISRAEL - U.S. President Joe Biden said that Iran wants to wipe Israel off the map and has announced sanctions against companies providing material assistance to Tehran's military.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Image credit: Photo: kremlin.ru | CC BY 4.0

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Iran says that it has identified Israel's nuclear sites and has their finger on the trigger, ready to respond if Israel attacks its own nuclear sites.

In a statement announcing sanctions against Iran, Biden said, "Less than a week ago, Iran launched one of the largest missile and drone attacks the world has ever seen against Israel.

with our allies and partners, the United States defended Israel. We helped defeat this attack. And today, we are holding Iran accountable—imposing new sanctions and export controls on Iran."

He added, "The sanctions target leaders and entities connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran’s Defense Ministry, and the Iranian government’s missile and drone program that enabled this brazen assault.

As I discussed with my fellow G7 leaders the morning after the attack, we are committed to acting collectively to increase economic pressure on Iran. And our allies and partners have or will issue additional sanctions and measures to restrict Iran’s destabilizing military programs."

His statement went on to say, "During my Administration, the United States has sanctioned over 600 individuals and entities—including Iran and its proxies, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Kataib Hezbollah.

And we will keep at it. I’ve directed my team, including the Department of the Treasury, to continue to impose sanctions that further degrade Iran’s military industries.

Let it be clear to all those who enable or support Iran’s attacks: The United States is committed to Israel’s security.

We are committed to the security of our personnel and partners in the region. And we will not hesitate to take all necessary action to hold you accountable."

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