U.S. Pledges to Defend Israel in Case of Iranian Attack

The Wall Street Journal ^ | 4/12/24 | Story by Benoit Faucon

[airdalecheif]

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant late Thursday, to reassure him Washington would defend its closest ally in the region if Tehran struck on its soil. Austin told Gallant “Israel could count on full U.S. support to defend Israel against Iranian attacks, which Tehran has publicly threatened,” a Pentagon spokesman said.

[airdalecheif]

In their phone call on Thursday, Gallant told Austin that “a direct Iranian attack would require an appropriate Israeli response against Iran,” the Israeli defense ministry said.

[GSWarrior]

I feel safe, knowing that Austin and Biden will make the right decision for the country.

[Dalberg-Acton]

I wouldn’t trust Lloyd Austin.

[brownsfan]

Trump would get us into wars they said... Trump would make the world unstable they said...

Joe’s handlers have financed Iran, pooped their own pants over the Afghanistan withdraw, and shown weakness at every turn.

And still, Americans support this garbage.

[JoSixChip]

appropriate Israeli response

The appropriate Israeli response would be to completely destroy the iranian leadership. .

[Wilderness Conservative]

Expect a very large incoming they can blame on the Islamos. They set the stage with the death to American bs in Deerborn.

[ClearCase_guy]

Scenario #1) The world thinks the US is walking away from Israel. Screw ‘em! They’re on their own! And then Iran attacks, and Israel responds by nuking Tehran.

Scenario #2) Israel explains scenario #1 to the Biden Admin and suggests that it might be better if the US comes out and pledges to support Israel, thereby perhaps forestalling an Iranian attack.

Looks to me like they’re trying Scenario #2.

[Sarah Barracuda]

Oh phew I feel better now..the Jew haters in charge are gonna “Protect” Israel..with protection like that who needs enemies..I dont think Iran will do anything, Biden is Iran’s best friend, he gives them gazillions of dollars

[Tai_Chung]

Would Israel have the full support of the Biden administration if Iran were to attack Israel using proxy forces in Gaza?

[Tell It Right]

I’m sure Israel feels safe knowing the U.S. has done their due diligence to reduce our military’s meritocracy and make sure we have blue haired LGBTQWERTY’s to fight a war using hashtags and protests.

[ComputerGuy]

Jimmy Buffet liked to use the word Tremulous.

[ducttape45]

Yeah right, will the USA actually help Israel?

[CatOwner]

And still, Americans support this garbage.

Wait for Brandon's next four years. Oh, the whining and keyboard warrioring will be fierce!

[HYPOCRACY]

Wakanda Forever! I'll protect you with my new suit!

[McGruff]

Given Biden’s record of supporting Israel I’d be worried. What about the Palestinian civilians? We need a pause. And more food pallets for HAMAS.

[Revel]

The US will shoot down a few missiles and say no no no- Don’t do that!

[mass55th]

Back in 2002, Draft Dodger Billy Jeff Clinton said he'd grab a rifle and die for Israel if they were ever attacked by Iraq, but he never mentioned Iran:

G.I. BILL: I’LL CARRY RIFLE AND DIE FOR ISRAEL

[jerod]

Iran should be told that if they attack Israel, they will be vaporized.

The shear audacity of these fanatics to even think of asserting that they will attack Israel is amazing and shows the weakness Biden has brought to the free world as its leader.

[brownsfan]

“Wait for Brandon’s next four years. Oh, the whining and keyboard warrioring will be fierce!”

You know they’ll be blaming Republicans for Joe’s failures. And the public is too stupid to do anything but agree.

It’s tragic, but I honestly believe they will cheat Joe into 4 more years.

[DPMD]

Unsaid was at what point in the Iranian invasion would the US react. I’m guessing after several weeks.