Biden discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities

When asked by a reporter if he supported Israel striking Iran's oil facilities

President Joe Biden said he was discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities, in comments that sent oil prices spiking on Thursday just a month before the US presidential election.

He told reporters at the White House, however, that he was not expecting Israel to launch any retaliation for Tehran's missile barrage on Israel before Thursday at least.

When asked by a reporter if he supported Israel striking Iran's oil facilities, he said "we're discussing that. I think that would be a little... anyway."