US Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential contender, stated on Tuesday that Iran was a “dangerous” and “destabilising” influence in the Middle East, and that Washington was dedicated to Israel’s security.
Harris’ statements come hours after Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel in retribution for Israel’s military incursion in Lebanon, prompting threats of a strong response from Israel and the United States.
“I’m clear-eyed Iran is a destabilising, dangerous force in the Middle East,” Harris said. “I will always ensure Israel has the ability to defend itself against Iran and Iran-backed terrorist militias.”
“I fully support President (Joe) Biden’s order for the US military to shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel,” Harris said. “Initial indications are that Israel, with our assistance, was able to defeat this attack.”
Harris added that Washington will work with its allies to disrupt what she called Iran’s “aggressive behaviour”.
Israel has escalated its military campaign in Lebanon in recent days, killing hundreds and displacing more than a million due to operations that Israel says are targeting Lebanese Iran-backed Hezbollah militants.
Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon is in addition to its war in Gaza that followed a deadly October 7 attack on Israel by Palestinian Hamas militants.
Israeli’s military assault on Gaza has killed tens of thousands according to Palestinian health authorities, displaced nearly everyone there, caused a hunger crisis and prompted genocide allegations that Israel denies.
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Source: India Today
