Trump vows US retaliation against Iran after attacks on bases

Washington — President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that the United States will undertake a “major escalation” in response to recent Iranian attacks, a statement made a day after the White House hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a bilateral meeting. The president said the escalation will target Iran’s capacity to conduct further aggression and will be coordinated with regional partners, emphasizing that the United States remains committed to defending its allies and upholding international security. The remarks followed a series of attacks attributed to Iran on U.S. and allied assets in the Gulf region, which officials described as a significant breach of maritime safety and a direct challenge to U.S. interests.

Biden and Netanyahu discussed the evolving threat landscape, reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Israel and outlining joint measures to deter Iranian destabilization. U.S. officials indicated that the forthcoming actions could include expanded sanctions, increased naval presence, and potential limited strikes against Iranian facilities linked to the attacks. The administration stressed that the escalation will be calibrated to achieve deterrence while avoiding broader conflict, and it will be communicated to Congress and international partners in the coming days.