In a tense exchange with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Joe Biden reportedly issued a stern warning against retaliating for Iran’s ballistic attack in April.
The New York Times revealed that Biden told Netanyahu, “Let me be crystal clear… If you launch a big attack on Iran, you’re on your own.”
According to a report by Times of Israel, The report, which cites aides present in the situation room with Biden at the time, states that Netanyahu had pushed the U.S. president hard on the need to retaliate against Iran to avoid appearing weak.
However, Biden was adamant, telling Netanyahu bluntly: "You do this, and I'm out. Take the win."
The exchange is part of a broader New York Times investigation examining Biden's mental acuity, with the confrontation with Netanyahu used to illustrate instances where the 81-year-old president appears to be sharp and decisive under pressure.
Kindly share this article.