Biden's Middle East Tour Focuses on Nuclear Deal and Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Biden seeks to reassure Israel on Iran nuclear deal
President Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet during his visit to Israel
WASHINGTON (CNN) - President Joe Biden sought to calm Israeli fears of a potential nuclear deal with Iran as he began a Middle East tour on Tuesday. During a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet, Biden said that the United States remains "unwaveringly committed" to Israel's security.
Biden's comments came as the United States and Iran are engaged in indirect talks aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, which was designed to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Israel has opposed the deal, arguing that it would not do enough to prevent Iran from eventually developing a nuclear weapon.
In his meeting with Netanyahu, Biden said that the United States would "not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon" and that the United States would "continue to work closely with Israel to address the threats posed by Iran." Biden also said that the United States would "continue to provide Israel with the support it needs to defend itself."
Netanyahu thanked Biden for his support and said that Israel was "committed to working with the United States to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon." He also said that Israel was "confident" that the United States would "stand by Israel in the face of any threat."
Biden's visit to Israel is part of a broader Middle East tour that will also include stops in the West Bank, Jordan, and Egypt. The tour is aimed at strengthening ties with regional allies and addressing a range of challenges, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the threat posed by Iran.
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