00:00We are still assessing the impact, but initial indications are that Israel, with our assistance,
00:06was able to defeat this attack.
00:08Our joint defenses have been effective, and this operation and successful cooperation
00:15saved many innocent lives.
00:18My commitment to the security of Israel is unwavering.
00:22We will never hesitate to take whatever action is necessary to defend U.S. forces
00:27and interests against Iran and Iran-backed terrorists.
00:31So today, Iran launched approximately 200 ballistic missiles at Israel
00:37in a reckless and brazen attack.
00:39I condemn this attack unequivocally.
00:58So today, Iran launched approximately 200 ballistic missiles at Israel
01:04in a reckless and brazen attack.
01:06I condemn this attack unequivocally.
01:09I am clear-eyed.
01:11Iran is a destabilizing, dangerous force in the Middle East,
01:16and today's attack on Israel only further demonstrates that fact.
01:21and today's attack on Israel only further demonstrates that fact.
01:26Earlier today, I was in the Situation Room with President Biden and our national security team
01:32as we monitored the attack in real time
01:35and ensured that the protection of U.S. personnel in the region is paramount.
01:40I fully support President Biden's order for the U.S. military to shoot down Iranian missiles
01:46targeting Israel, just as we did in April.
01:50We are still assessing the impact,
01:52but initial indications are that Israel, with our assistance, was able to defeat this attack.
01:58Our joint defenses have been effective,
02:02and this operation and successful cooperation saved many innocent lives.
02:08As I have said, I will always ensure Israel has the ability to defend itself
02:13against Iran and Iran-backed terrorist militias.
02:17My commitment to the security of Israel is unwavering.
02:21And let us be clear, Iran is not only a threat to Israel,
02:25Iran is also a threat to American personnel in the region,
02:29American interests, and innocent civilians across the region
02:34who suffer at the hands of Iran-based and backed terrorist proxies.
02:39We will never hesitate to take whatever action is necessary
02:43to defend U.S. forces and interests against Iran and Iran-backed terrorists.
02:49And we will continue to work with our allies and partners
02:52to disrupt Iran's aggressive behavior and hold them accountable.
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