President Joe Biden warned the Islamic Republic of Iran on Friday to not launch an attack against Israel because the U.S. was committed to the defense of Israel.
Biden’s warning comes as U.S. officials told ABC News that Iran has prepared more than 100 cruise missiles to fire at Israel. Officials also believe that ballistic missiles and suicide drones are likely to be used in the attack as well.
The president made the remarks at the National Action Network Convention in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building when asked how imminent the attack was.
“I don’t want to say,” Biden said. “I don’t want to get into secure information, but my expectation is sooner than later.”
When asked what his message to Iran was, he responded: “Don’t.”
“We are devoted to the defense of Israel. We will support Israel,” he added. “We will defend — help defend Israel. And Iran will…