Even so, spokesman John Kirby said, 'We don't want to see a broader conflict.'
National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby speaks during the daily briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House, April 15, 2024.The White House on Monday carefully avoided weighing in on any possible Israeli response to Iran's attack over the weekend but also stressed the U.S. didn’t want to see further escalation in the region.
MORE: White House touts 'extraordinary success' against Iran's Israel attack but doesn't want 'wider' war "All I'll say is that the president from the beginning of this conflict and Oct. 7 has been steadfast and consistent," he continued. "We don't want to see a war with Iran. We don't want to see a broader regional conflict. We will do what we have to do to defend Israel."
"The United States is committed to Israel's security," the president continued. "We're committed to a cease-fire that will bring the hostages home and preventing conflict from spreading beyond what it already has." McConnell added, "It's time for the commander in chief to stand by our allies and stand up to our adversaries."
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