U.S. President Biden says 'discussing' possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities
The Hindu
President Biden discusses potential Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities, causing oil prices to spike ahead of the election.
President Joe Biden said he was discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities, in comments that sent oil prices spiking Thursday just a month before the U.S. presidential election.
Mr. Biden told reporters at the White House however that he was not expecting Israel to launch any retaliation for Tehran's missile barrage on Israel before Thursday at least.
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When asked by a reporter if he supported Israel striking Iran's oil facilities, Mr. Biden said "we're discussing that. I think that would be a little... anyway."
Oil prices jumped five per cent over concerns about the Middle East after Biden spoke.
A rise in oil prices could be hugely damaging for Mr. Biden's Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democrat confronts Republican former president Donald Trump in a November 5 election where the cost of living is a major issue.
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