Biden to Netanyahu: No US participation in attacks on Iran

U.S. President Joe Biden made it clear to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States will not participate in offensive operations against Iran, CNN reported on the morning of April 14, citing a senior administration official.

Biden reportedly said this during a telephone conversation between the two leaders, which took place after the Iranian attack against Israel.

The source also told CNN that Biden, in a conversation with Netanyahu, assessed the outcome of the attack as a victory for Israel, and Iran's actions as "largely unsuccessful."

"The US’s assessment tonight was that almost all of the drones and missiles – including more than 100 ballistic missiles -- launched by Iran had been knocked out of the sky," CNN wrote.

“No cruise missile made impact, the official said, and nothing of ‘value’ was hit.”

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The New York Times reported earlier, citing an Israeli official, that the Israeli response to Iran's attack would be coordinated with its allies.

Iran's attack against Israel

On the night of April 13, Iran initiated an assault on Israel as retribution for a previous attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria, which Iran attributes to Israel. The U.S. projected the duration of this assault to span several hours and reiterated its unwavering support for Israel.

The United States estimated that the attack would last for several hours and announced its "ironclad" support for Israel.

Iran's arsenal reportedly included cruise missiles and over 100 drones. An ABC News source mentioned expectations that between 400 to 500 missiles and drones would target Israel from various locations including Iraq, Syria, southern Lebanon, and Yemen, with the majority originating from Iran. Subsequently, ABC reported that Iran had launched an additional 70 missiles at Israel, following an initial barrage of 80 missiles.

Haaretz, citing the Israeli Defense Forces, noted that of the more than 200 missiles and drones launched from Iran, the majority were intercepted. Only minor damage was reported at a military base in southern Israel.

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The Associated Press reported, citing Iranian state media, that Iran had used ballistic missiles in its attack against Israel.

A few hours after the attack began, Iran hinted at the end of the strike.

“Conducted on the strength of Article 51 of the UN Charter pertaining to legitimate defense, Iran’s military action was in response to the Zionist regime’s aggression against our diplomatic premises in Damascus," the Iranian mission to the UN said.

A "small number" of Iranian missiles reached Israeli territory. 31 people sought medical attention, and Israeli emergency services reported a 10-year-old girl in "critical condition."

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