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Biden Says He Does Not Support Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Sites

US President Joe Biden speaks to members of the media before boarding Air Force One en route to North and South Carolina, in the wake of Hurricane Helene, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, October 2, 2024. (Reuters)
US President Joe Biden speaks to members of the media before boarding Air Force One en route to North and South Carolina, in the wake of Hurricane Helene, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, October 2, 2024. (Reuters)
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Biden Says He Does Not Support Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Sites

US President Joe Biden speaks to members of the media before boarding Air Force One en route to North and South Carolina, in the wake of Hurricane Helene, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, October 2, 2024. (Reuters)
US President Joe Biden speaks to members of the media before boarding Air Force One en route to North and South Carolina, in the wake of Hurricane Helene, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, October 2, 2024. (Reuters)

US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he does not support strikes on Iran's nuclear sites in response to its missile attack against Israel.

"We'll be discussing with the Israelis what they're going to do, but all seven of us (G7 nations) agree that they have a right to respond but the response but they should respond proportionally," Biden told reporters before boarding Air Force One.

Iran fired more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday in a move that Biden previously described as "ineffective."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised that Iran would pay for the attack.

Some analysts said Israel's response would likely be sharper this time, suggesting it could target Iran's nuclear or oil facilities.

Biden told reporters that there would be more sanctions imposed on Iran and said he would speak soon with Netanyahu.

"Obviously, Iran is way off course," he said.

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China’s Xi Tells Putin Ready to ‘Expand’ Ties

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands during a signing ceremony following their talks in Beijing on May 16, 2024. (Sputnik/AFP)
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands during a signing ceremony following their talks in Beijing on May 16, 2024. (Sputnik/AFP)
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China’s Xi Tells Putin Ready to ‘Expand’ Ties

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands during a signing ceremony following their talks in Beijing on May 16, 2024. (Sputnik/AFP)
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands during a signing ceremony following their talks in Beijing on May 16, 2024. (Sputnik/AFP)

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin he was ready to "expand" cooperation, as the two leaders exchanged congratulations on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, state media said.

Xi said China was "ready to join Putin to constantly expand all-round pragmatic cooperation between (our) two countries", state news agency Xinhua said.

"Permanent good-neighborly friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination, and mutually beneficial cooperation," Xi told Putin, according to Xinhua.

Putin has looked to the Chinese leader for support since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with the allies boosting trade to record highs as Moscow faces heavy economic sanctions from the West.

Moscow and Beijing both rail against "Western hegemony", particularly what they see as US domination of global affairs, and declared a "no limits" partnership shortly before Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine.

Xi is set to attend a meeting of the BRICS countries in the southwestern Russian city of Kazan this month, where he is expected to meet Putin.

On Wednesday, Xi also hailed his and Putin's efforts to deepen ties in recent years "in the face of major changes unseen in a century".

"Political mutual trust between the two sides has continued to deepen, practical cooperation has achieved remarkable results," he said.