Published 08/04/2024 5:13:00 a.m.

Biden voices hope Iran will stand down but is uncertain

U.S. President Joe Biden hopes Iran will retract its threats against Israel to prevent a serious war in the Middle East.
Biden stated, "I hope so. I don't know," when asked about Iran's potential to stand down from retaliation.
Tensions rose after Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran, prompting Iran and its proxies to escalate attacks against Israel.

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News18 India

'I Hope So. I Don't Know': Biden Voices Hope Iran Will Stand Down But Is Uncertain

Biden hopes Iran will stand down amid escalating tensions following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict

08/04/2024 5:20:44 a.m.·India

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NDTV

Biden Was Asked If Iran Would Stand Down Amid Mideast Tensions. His Response

Regional tensions have soared following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas' top leader, on Wednesday, a day after an Israeli strike in Beirut killed Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah military commander.

08/04/2024 12:04:08 a.m.·New Delhi, India

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News24

Biden uncertain, but voices hope Iran will stand down amid retaliation fears

US President Joe Biden has expressed hope Iran would stand down despite its threat to avenge the assassination of Hamas’ leader in Tehran, as fears mounted that Israel’s war against Palestinian militants in Gaza could escalate into a wider Middle East conflict.

08/04/2024 10:45:04 a.m.·South Africa

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The Straits Times

Biden voices hope Iran will stand down but is uncertain

Iran and Hamas have blamed Israel for Haniyeh’s killing, and they have vowed revenge. Read more at straitstimes.com.

08/03/2024 11:35:27 p.m.·Singapore

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Washington Examiner

Biden hopes Iran will stand down amid tense week in Middle East

President Joe Biden said Saturday that he hopes Iran will stand down after a chaotic week in the Middle East. As he was leaving a local grocery store in Wilmington, Delaware, Biden fielded one question from a reporter across the street on his way to his limousine. “I hope so,” Biden said when asked if he thinks Iran will stand down. “I don’t know.” NEW: @POTUS tells @JenniferJJacobs he hopes Iran will “stand down” re: escalating tension in the …

08/03/2024 11:32:50 p.m.·Washington, United States

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