The United States and its allies condemn Iran for attacking Israel and trying to avoid war
The United States and its allies condemn Iran for attacking Israel and trying to avoid war The United States and European governments have called for sanctions on Iran over Israel's willingness to retaliate for an Iranian attack and fear of violence. The United States and European allies met Thursday to impose new sanctions on Iran's military leaders and arms manufacturers and punish Iran for its missile and drone attacks on the Israeli people over the weekend, while asking the Israeli public not to do so. Take revenge on the people of Israel. Avoid a bigger war. White House officials said the sanctions target officials and organizations linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Iranian Ministry of Defense and the Iranian government's missile and drone programs. They say the sanctions also aim to restrict exports from Iran's steel industry, which provides Tehran with billions of dollars in revenue. President Biden said in his statement, "I have directe