Biden ‘discussing’ possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities.
US President Joe Biden says he was discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iranian oil sites in response to Tehran’s missile barrage on Israel.
The brief comment came after he was asked by reporters at the White House if he supported Israel striking Iran’s oil facilities.
This comes despite Iran’s warning that any Israeli attack would meet an “unconventional response” that includes targeting Israeli infrastructure.
After Biden’s remarks oil price soaring, with WTI, the US contract, rising as much as five percent before paring back some gains to sit at around $73 per barrel while Brent, the international benchmark, rose around four percent to $76.81.
Earlier, Biden said he did not expect Israel to strike Iran today.
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