"We can avoid" the outbreak of "total war" in the Middle East, US President Joe Biden assured yesterday Thursday, when asked by journalists, at a time when the international community is strongly concerned about the possibility of the conflict in the region becoming more general (photo, above, by Reuters/Kevin Lamarque).
"Discussions" about possible Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities
"I don't believe we will have a total war. I think we can avoid him. But much remains to be done" to avoid the danger, the US president told the press, as reported by APE.
In another statement earlier yesterday, he said "discussions" were underway about possible Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities, following Iran's ballistic missile attack on Israel on Tuesday.
Oil jump
To the question "Do you agree with Israeli strikes on Iran's oil infrastructure?" the US president replied: "We are discussing this matter. I believe it would be a little…” without finishing his sentence.
Immediately after the statement, the price of oil rose sharply. At around 17.50:73,12 (Greece time), US WTI crude reached $4,34 a barrel (+3,95%) while North Sea Brent was up 76,81%, reaching $XNUMX a barrel.
Joe Biden, who has insisted on Israel's "right to defend itself," publicly reiterated his call for a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Source: iefimerida.gr
