Joe Biden says US prepared to help Israel defend itself from Iran attacks

'We discussed how the United States is prepared to help Israel defend against these attacks, and protect American personnel in the region', a statement from the US said.

US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday the United States was prepared to help Israel defend itself from Iranian missile attacks and to protect American military in the region.

"We discussed how the United States is prepared to help Israel defend against these attacks, and protect American personnel in the region," Biden said on X about a meeting held with Vice President Kamala Harris and the White House national security team earlier in the day.