Washington:

US President Joe Biden on Saturday pledged “ironclad” support for Israel against Iranian attacks, after holding an emergency meeting with his top security officials on the escalating crisis in the Middle East.

I met with my national security team for an update on Iran’s attacks against Israel. Our commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran and its proxies remains ironclad. pic.twitter.com/kbywnsvmAx

— President Biden (@POTUS) 13 April 2024

Biden posted a photo of the meeting at the White House, saying, “I just met with my national security team for an update on Iran’s attacks against Israel. The threats from Iran and its proxies. Our commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad.” The room

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