G7 Consider New Sanctions For Iran For Attacks On Israel

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JAKARTA - World leaders are considering new sanctions against Iran following Iran's ballistic missile attack on Israel.

The measures, the White House said, were discussed during a phone call between US President Joe Biden and his colleagues at the G7.

Today, President Biden joined in a phone call with the G7 to discuss the unacceptable Iranian attacks against Israel and to coordinate in response to these attacks, including new sanctions," the statement said.

President Biden and the G7 firmly condemn Iran's attacks on Israel. President Biden expressed the United States' full solidarity and support for Israel and its people, and reaffirmed the United States' strong commitment to the security of Israel, "added the White House statement.

The world is waiting for Israel's response to Iran's attacks, with great stakes for the Biden administration amid fears of rising regional conflicts in just 34 days ahead of the US elections.

Biden said the US remained in full support of Israel and there were active discussions to ensure the right response.