Biden discourages Israeli attack on Iranian oil, walking back comments that drove up prices

Published October 4, 2024 4:29pm ET



President Joe Biden is now discouraging Israel from striking Iran’s oil facilities, one day after indicating the Jewish state was considering an attack.

Biden originally told reporters Thursday that Israel and the White House were “discussing” a strike.

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