My team will engage with their counterparts across the region.
And we will stay in close touch with Israels leaders, Biden said.
Israeli officials said that Iran launched more than 200 drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles.
Joe Biden meeting with advisers in the Situation Room.White House photo
Tehran and its proxies are emboldened when they see divisions between the U.S. and Israel.
We are closely monitoring Iranian killer drones that are en route to Israel that are sent by Iran.
This is a severe and dangerous escalation.
Iran has begun an airborne attack against Israel, said National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson.
His team is in constant communication with Israeli officials as well as other partners and allies.
This attack is likely to unfold over a number of hours.
President Biden has been clear: our support for Israels security is ironclad.
The United States will stand with the people of Israel and support their defense against these threats from Iran.
In anticipation of the strikes, Israel has restricted major public events.
