The American news channels NBC and ABC, quoting the official, said that the Israeli attacks on Iran “It did not include nuclear facilities or oil fields.”
US President Joe Biden called on Israel on more than one occasion not to target nuclear or oil facilities in Iran, during its response to the attack launched by the latter in early October.
Washington says it seeks to prevent the spread of conflict in the Middle East.
On Wednesday, the US Secretary of State said Anthony Blinken“The Israeli response (to Iran) should not lead to greater escalation.”
US Vice President Kamala Harris said that she was “informed about… Israel Directed strikes on military targets in Iran,” and “is closely monitoring developments and will remain informed.”
The American Fox News network reported that the White House was notified shortly before Israel launched the strikes.
The White House considered that the Israeli strikes on military targets in Iran came within the framework of “self-defense”, following the missile attack on Tehran weeks ago.