Vice President Kamala Harris strongly denounced Iran's recent missile attack on Israel, emphasizing the destabilizing and dangerous nature of the Iranian regime in the Middle East. In a statement from Washington, DC, Harris expressed her concern over the attack and its implications for US personnel in the region.
Harris, who was closely monitoring the situation from the Situation Room, affirmed her support for President Biden's decision to authorize the US military to intercept Iranian missiles targeting Israel, citing a similar action taken in April.
Furthermore, the vice president reiterated her commitment to ensuring Israel's ability to defend itself against Iran and Iran-backed terrorist groups. She emphasized the broader threat posed by Iran, not only to Israel but also to American personnel, interests, and civilians in the region who are affected by Iran-based and -backed terrorist activities.
Harris made it clear that the US will not hesitate to take necessary actions to protect its forces and interests from Iranian aggression and terrorism. She underscored the importance of defending against Iran and its proxies to safeguard regional stability and security.
