On October 26, news from foreign media reported that a White House official revealed that Vice President Kamala Harris has been briefed on Israel’s military actions against Iran.
The official stated, “The Vice President has been informed about Israel’s strikes on Iranian military targets. She is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to receive updates.”
Vice President Harris attended an event in Houston on the evening of October 25. Earlier, a spokesman for the National Security Council, John Kirby, mentioned in a statement that the U.S. is aware of Israel’s actions as a response to Iran’s prior ballistic missile attacks on Israel. The statement also suggested that American officials recommended seeking more information from the Israeli government regarding their operations.
Sources indicated that Israel notified the White House prior to executing the strikes. In related news, President Biden is currently in Wilmington, Delaware, and his advisers do not plan to hold any related meetings at this time. A White House official noted that Biden has received briefings on the situation and is actively monitoring developments.
