In pre-election High Holidays call, US vice president says diplomatic solution still preferable to keep Islamic Republic from the bomb, charges Trump won’t stand by Israel
“Make no mistake, as president, I will never hesitate to take whatever action is necessary to defend American forces and interests from Iran and Iran-backed terrorists, and I will never allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon,” she said. “Diplomacy is my preferred path to that end, but all options are on the table.”
Using it now, a week after Iran barraged Israel with missiles and Israel is contemplating how to retaliate, amounts to an indication that Harris will provide what Israel has long sought from successive US administrations: a guarantee that it will back Israel in keeping Iran from going nuclear, including through military action.
Trump, who has made his aversion to US involvement in wars a central plank of his campaign, has not said however whether he would assist Israel in such a strike. His campaign did not return a request for comment.