A senior US official assured CNN that during the President’s phone call on Saturday Joe Biden with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he “made it clear” that The US “will not engage in any offensive operations against Iran.”

According to the publication, Biden told Netanyahu that his government’s assessment of Iranian drone and missile attacks was generally unsuccessful, so must consider that his country has won and demonstrated the superiority of its military power.

According to this version, which coincides with a later published Israeli army report, not a single cruise missile hit and the remaining devices, including some 170 drones launched, were shot out of the sky.

On Saturday evening, the White House released an official statement from President Biden about what happened on Saturday and which, according to the latest information, only one girl was seriously injured in southern Israel.

American President condemned “in the strongest possible terms” attacks carried out by Iran, as well as “its representatives operating in Yemen, Syria and Iraq,” on military installations in Israel.

Israeli army spokesman Daniel Hagari. Video: IDF

“Under my leadership, to support Israel’s defense, the US military has deployed ballistic defense aircraft and guided-missile destroyers to the region over the past week. Thanks to these deployments and the exceptional skill of our military personnel, “We helped Israel shoot down almost all incoming drones and missiles,” – he pointed out.

He referred to a conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu, in which Biden assured that He reaffirmed the United States’ “iron commitment to Israel’s security.”

“I told him that Israel has demonstrated a remarkable ability to defend itself and repel even unprecedented attacks, sending a clear message to its enemies that “They cannot effectively threaten Israel’s security.”He said this without referring to a warning that his country would not directly participate in the operation against Iran, published by CNN.

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In his statement, the American President said that This Sunday he will convene G7 leaders “coordinate a joint diplomatic response to Iran’s brazen attack.”

“My team will collaborate with colleagues across the region. And we will remain in close contact with Israeli leaders. While we have not seen any attacks against our forces or facilities today, we will remain vigilant against all threats and “We will not hesitate to take all necessary measures to protect our people,” he pointed.

Israeli Air Force planes return to Nevatin base. Video: IDF

Iran sends warning to US

For its part, this Sunday Iran officially warned the United States that will attack their bases in the region whether he supports Israel’s response to Saturday’s attacks.

“Through the Swiss Embassy, ​​we sent a message to the United States saying that if it cooperates with Israel in its possible actions against Iran, its base (in the region) “They will have no security, and we will deal with them,” The Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, General Mohamad Hossein Bakeri, stated this to the Iranian media.

Swiss Embassy in Tehran represents American interests on Iranian soil and Iran frequently sends messages to the United States through it.

The soldier assured that yesterday’s attack of hundreds of missiles and drones against Israel It was “a proportionate response to the Zionist regime.”“for the bombing of the Iranian consulate in Damascus, which killed seven members of the Revolutionary Guard.

He also claimed that the “successful” “ballistic missile” operation targeted the airbase from which the fighter jets that Israel had used to attack his diplomatic headquarters had taken off. He also said that “Only military bases” in Israel were attacked.

At the same time, he assured that Iran does not “intend to continue the operation” against Israel, which he considers “finished”.

However, Bakeri renewed warnings to Tel Aviv in the event of a possible response to yesterday’s attack. “Iran’s reaction to any aggression will be stronger,” he threatened.

(according to information from EFE And Aristegui News)