Biden said, "The United States is committed to Israel's security. We are committed to a ceasefire that will bring the hostages home and prevent the conflict from spreading further than it already has." Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday.
These were Biden's first public comments since Iran launched a massive retaliatory strike against Israel on Saturday, intercepting most of the missiles and drones used.
, Xinhua new agency reported.
The Biden administration is trying to prevent a broader regional war than an Iranian attack would otherwise lead to a possible Israeli military response.
"We are also committed to the security of our personnel and partners in the region, including Iraq," Biden said.
"The partnership between Iraq and the United States is important," he said.
These were Biden's first public comments since Iran launched a massive retaliatory strike against Israel on Saturday, intercepting most of the missiles and drones used.
, Xinhua new agency reported.
The Biden administration is trying to prevent a broader regional war than an Iranian attack would otherwise lead to a possible Israeli military response.
"We are also committed to the security of our personnel and partners in the region, including Iraq," Biden said.
"The partnership between Iraq and the United States is important," he said.
