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[text/qi qian, observer network] on october 2, local time, us president biden made his latest statement on the ongoing tense iran-israel conflict. he told reporters he would not support an israeli attack on iran's nuclear facilities. but he also emphasized that the united states and its western allies are discussing imposing new sanctions on iran in response to iran's large-scale missile attack on israel.

according to reports from cnn and axios news, biden was asked whether he would support israel's retaliatory strikes against iran's nuclear facilities during an inspection of the hurricane-stricken area in north carolina with vice president harris. he replied: "the answer is no."

the white house said biden had held a conference call with leaders of the group of seven (g7) countries and eu leaders to discuss iran's attack on israel and coordinate response measures, including imposing new sanctions on iran.

"we will discuss with the israelis what they are going to do," biden said. "all seven of us agree that israel has the right to respond, but it should respond proportionately... we are giving them advice. i will speak with netani very soon." yahu talks.”

on the same day, u.s. deputy secretary of state kurt campbell said at an event hosted by the carnegie endowment for international peace that the biden administration supports israel's military response to iran but wants to ensure that the situation does not evolve from "an isolated exchange of fire." into continued hostilities, which would jeopardize not only israeli interests but also u.s. strategic interests."

campbell said the biden administration is consulting and coordinating with the israeli government and the united states is also considering how to respond to the iranian attack.

"there will definitely be responses, and discussions are currently underway..." he reiterated, "more importantly, people realize that the region is on the brink of danger, and everyone is really worried about further escalation of the situation." he pointed out that countries in the region are we do not want the war to expand, so we need to treat the iran issue "very cautiously."

on the evening of the 1st local time, iran launched a large-scale missile attack on israel in retaliation for the death of nasrallah, the leader of lebanese hezbollah. some iranian media revealed that hypersonic ballistic missiles were used for the first time in this attack. the israeli military stated that preliminary estimates indicate that iran launched 180 "missiles", which has currently caused at least one death and several injuries.

after the attack, prime minister benjamin netanyahu vowed revenge, saying "iran made a big mistake tonight and will pay the price." at the same time, iran warned that if the israeli military dared to respond, it would face a "devastating blow."

earlier on the 2nd, axios news quoted israeli officials as saying that in response to iran's large-scale missile attack, israel will launch "major retaliation" against iran in the next few days, and the target of the attack may be oil production facilities in iran. . in addition, some people say that attacks on iran's air defense systems or other strategic locations, as well as assassination operations, are also being considered.

some israeli officials claimed that once iran launches another attack, israel will consider all options, including attacking iran's nuclear facilities.

it is worth mentioning that former israeli prime minister naftali bennett stated shortly after the air strike that israel should "immediately" take this opportunity to take action against iran's nuclear program, and said that iran would launch a large-scale missile attack. a terrible mistake was made."

bennett issued a statement on the social media we have the means. now that hezbollah and hamas have been paralyzed, this opportunity must not be missed.”

on the 2nd, the israeli prime minister's office stated that netanyahu held a meeting with several senior ministers and heads of security and intelligence agencies that day to discuss the time and scope of israel's response to the iranian attack.

israel defense forces chief of staff hezi halevi threatened: "we know how to locate important targets and strike them with force and precision. we can launch attacks anywhere in the middle east, if our enemies don't understand by now they will understand this soon."

on the same day, iranian president pezhiziyan, who was visiting qatar, continued tit-for-tat. he warned that iran looks forward to regional peace and tranquility and does not want war, but if israel carries out retaliatory strikes against iran, iran will give a stronger response.

additionally, two senior u.s. administration officials told cnn that u.s. officials are not privately trying to persuade israel not to retaliate against iran. instead, the biden administration wants israel to take a measured approach that preserves its right to strike back while avoiding actions that could trigger further retaliation and plunge the region into all-out war.

"no one is saying don't respond. no one is saying, 'win,'" one of the senior administration officials said.

two u.s. officials also revealed that the united states is closely monitoring any activities in iran's nuclear program but has not yet seen any latest changes. cnn writes that the u.s. is most concerned that iran may turn to strengthening its nuclear program after israel "successfully defeats its proxies in lebanon and gaza and thwarts its ballistic missile attacks."

the two-day jewish new year holiday began on the 2nd local time, so some people expect that israel's retaliatory actions may have to wait for several days. "they are on vacation, so they can gain time and space," a senior u.s. official said.

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