Trump national security advisors mock Biden's warnings to Israel to stick to ‘proportional’ Iran response

The Biden administration has now shifted its priority to containment, helping the region avoid all-out war between its two hegemonic superpowers.

"Iran launched a war into Israel," said former deputy director of national intelligence Kash Patel. 

"So to say that the Israelis who are defending themselves and our hostages shouldn't attack sites in Iran that could kill them – especially when you're the one who gave Iran $7 billion as a commander in chief and then allowed them to acquire nuclear materials – is wildly political." 

On Thursday, he revealed that he was "discussing" recommending Israel target Iran’s energy facilities.