Senior American official: If Iran attacks Israel, US will protect it

“We believe this deal reduces the need for a military attack,” the official said. “We understand that the military option is always an option for Israel and the US, but the agreement makes the military option less necessary. But Israel has a right to self-defense, we understand that.”

He pledged that the United States will ensure Israel’s qualitative military edge and increase its military aid in the field of missile defense and the war on terror.

“This is something that is in legislation. It is about what we sell to Israel to secure the lead, and how we monitor arms sales to the region so that Israel maintains its superiority. Therefore, the sale of F-35 and other systems is critical. This was our way to maintain Israel’s qualitative edge and it will remain so. The agreement with Iran is about its nuclear capabilities and not its conventional capabilities. We ensured the qualitative edge before the agreement and will continue doing so.”

 

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