Biden calls for Gaza ceasefire to prevent Iran attack on Israel

US President Joe Biden has called for Gaza ceasefire deal in order to prevent Iran from attacking Israel.

Iran has vowed to avenge the killing of a Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh that sent regional tensions soaring.

Amid these tensed situation, Biden’s remarks came at a time when Iran rejected Western calls to “stand down” its threat of reprisals.

The country and its allies blame Israel for the killing of Hamas Leader last month. Haniyeh was in Tehran for the swearing-in of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, when he was killed. Israel has not commented.

When asked about truce between Israel and Hamas could avoid Iranian assault, Biden responded: “That’s my expectation.”

In a statement on Monday, the United States and its European allies urged Iran to de-escalate.

The White House warned that a “significant set of attacks” by Iran and its allies was possible this week.

The United States and its European allies also called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, with truce talks to resume on Thursday.

The Gaza war began with Hamas’ October 7 attack on southern Israel which resulted in the deaths of nearly 1,200 people, according to Israeli tallies.

Since then, Israel has killed at least 39,929 people in Gaza, according to a toll from the territory’s health ministry.