Israel has said Iran will pay, after Tehran fired more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Oct 1.
US President Joe Biden speaking to members of the media on Oct 2, before boarding Air Force One en route to North and South Carolina, in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Mr Biden said more sanctions would be imposed on Iran and that he would speak soon with Mr Netanyahu.to Iran’s attack but also recognises the Middle East is on a “knife’s edge” and a broader escalation could imperil both Israeli and US interests.
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