Joe Biden

Ruchira Kamboj, India’s Permanent Representative, emphasized the progress made on issues where the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has faltered, citing last year's G20 summit chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi as a prime example. Kamboj stressed the necessity of restructuring the permanent membership to align with contemporary realities, asserting that diplomacy and dialogue require an updated approach to address global challenges effectively.

The bill sailed through the US Senate with a decisive 79-18 vote on Tuesday, following its passage by a significant margin in the House over the preceding weekend.

As the Passover holiday, symbolizing the emancipation of the Jews from Egyptian bondage, approaches, President Biden's remarks come at a critical juncture.

During a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani at the Oval Office in the White House, Biden expressed, "The United States is dedicated to ensuring Israel's security. We stand firm in our pursuit of a ceasefire that secures the safe return of hostages and prevents the conflict from spreading any further than it already has."

Kirby refrained from explicitly stating whether the U.S. would endorse or oppose such actions by Israel. Instead, he reiterated President Biden's stance of avoiding a broader conflict in the region and emphasized that the U.S. does not seek war with Iran.

Expressing gratitude for the collaborative efforts between Israel, the US, and other nations in thwarting Iran's attacks, Biden encouraged Netanyahu to acknowledge the achieved success. The White House official further reiterated Biden's stance that the US would not partake in offensive operations against Iran nor support such actions.

President Biden emphasized the US's readiness to support and assist Israel in thwarting any potential attacks from Iran. The White House has acknowledged the existence of a credible and imminent threat of Iranian strikes, especially following Israel's recent attack on an Iranian diplomatic compound in Syria.