John Kirby, the spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, has stated that the decision on how to respond to Iran's recent missile and drone attacks will be left to Israel. Kirby highlighted that Israel managed to intercept most of the attacks, describing it as 'an incredible military achievement'. He reiterated that the U.S. is not involved in the Israeli decision-making process and emphasized that President Biden does not want the situation to escalate into a broader regional war. Kirby also noted that the attacks, which involved over 300 drones and missiles, were intended by Iran to cause significant damage and casualties but ultimately were an 'embarrassing failure for the supreme leader and for the IRGC.'
If and when to respond to Iran's attack are decisions which should be made solely by Israel, Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said on Monday. ✍️Hannah Sarisohn https://t.co/5GSmUHO1MS
If and when to respond to the Iranian attack are decisions which should be made solely by Israel, Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said on Monday. ✍️Hannah Sarisohn https://t.co/5GSmUHO1MS
Pentagon Press Secretary Ryder: "Whether or not Israel decides to retaliate against Iran is something for Israel to decide" "We remain focused on the defense of Israel and protection of US forces in the region... we don't want to see a wider regional war"
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🇮🇷🇺🇸🇮🇱 NOW: White House's John Kirby says the Biden admin is not making any suggestions or pressuring the Israeli government at all on how to respond to Iran's retaliatory attacks "This is an Israeli decision to make — whether and how they’ll respond to what Iran did on… https://t.co/jZa7PEkAfp
🇮🇷🇺🇸🇮🇱 NOW: White House's John Kirby says the Biden admin is letting Israel decide how to respond to Iran's retaliatory attacks "This is an Israeli decision to make — whether and how they’ll respond to what Iran did on Saturday,” https://t.co/izzYUXdH6i
White House spokesman John Kirby says the U.S. isn’t involved in the Israeli decision making regarding a response against Iran, per Axios. “The Israeli government will make its own decision regarding if and how to respond”, Kirby said.
John Kirby says Iran’s attack against Israel was “an embarrassing failure for the supreme leader and for the IRGC.”
John Kirby says Iran’s missile and drone attack against Israel was “an embarrassing failure for the supreme leader and for the IRGC.”
John Kirby: "Iran utterly failed" https://t.co/531OC1eWRd
White House spokesman John Kirby: We are not involved in Israel's decision-making process regarding a response against Iran. The Israeli government will decide for itself whether and how to respond. https://t.co/s2YUTjaFyU
"This is an Israeli decision to make — whether and how they’ll respond to what Iran did on Saturday,” John Kirby told ABC News' @MaryKBruce after Iran’s retaliatory strike against Israel. “We are not involved in their decision-making process.” https://t.co/ud3eX7MqBM https://t.co/wbPH5higC6
White House Spokesperson John Kirby on unsubstantiated rumors: Iran did NOT provide any early warning to the US or Israel, and Iran did NOT mean to fail in its attack on Israel. "Iran's goal in this attack was to cause significant damage and casualties" https://t.co/3RBR0tOcZU
BREAKING: White House spokesman John Kirby says the U.S. isn’t involved in the Israeli decision making regarding a response against Iran. “The Israeli government will make its own decision regarding if and how to respond”, Kirby said
John Kirby taking issue with reports suggesting Iran planned for its Saturday strikes against Israel to "fail"... says Iran "clearly" sought to cause significant destruction and chaos
John Kirby, US National Security Council coordinator, says Iran failed in its attack against Israel over the weekend. He says President Joe Biden sees this was a "huge success" for Israel https://t.co/3MK7HCBKsS https://t.co/DLVkgfHrzK
It's up to Israeli officials to decide on any response to Iran's attack over the weekend, but they should keep in mind Israel’s "incredible military achievement" in shooting down 99% of the drones and missiles, White House NSC spokesperson John Kirby said Monday morning. - NBC
ICYMI: Israel’s interception of most of Iran’s massive drone and missile attacks was “an incredible military achievement,” National Security Council communications adviser John Kirby said Sunday. https://t.co/ZAsAk29UTq
Israel’s interception of most of Iran’s massive drone and missile attacks was “an incredible military achievement,” National Security Council communications adviser John Kirby declared. https://t.co/ZAsAk29UTq
John Kirby, spokesman for the National Security Council, said the decision of how to respond to Iran’s attack would be up to Israel but stressed that President Biden has been striving to prevent “a broader regional war.” (WaPo)
Coordinator for the U.S. National Security Council, John Kirby stated today that any Response to last night’s Large-Scale Iranian Attack against Israel will have to be decided by the Israeli Government, with him Reiterating that U. S. President Biden does not want the Situation… https://t.co/CxTHCUwkr7
WH National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby on @MeetThePress: “This morning is just an incredible military achievement by Israel and quite frankly the United States and other partners that helped Israel defend itself against more than 300 drones and missiles. It’s… https://t.co/rnubDlPC10
White House NSC spokesman John Kirby when asked by ABC News about a response from Israel to Iran’s attack last night: "I won't speak for the Israelis. It's going to be up to them to decide whether and how they'll respond to this. They showed last night, an incredible military…
White House NSC spokesman John Kirby to ABC News on Iran’s attack last night: "I won't speak for the Israelis. It's going to be up to them to decide whether and how they'll respond to this. They showed last night, an incredible military capability on their own, but certainly in…
White House national security communications adviser John Kirby applauded Israel’s ability to intercept most of Iran’s missile attacks over the weekend, calling it “an incredible military achievement.” https://t.co/hmFiTWffPx