WASHINGTON — President Biden said Thursday that the US is “discussing” the possibility of Israel bombing Iranian oil facilities as payback for a volley of nearly 200 rockets fired at the Jewish state on Tuesday — causing a spike in global crude prices.
Biden said the oil strike option was under consideration when asked directly by a reporter as he left the White House.
“We’re discussing that. I think that would be a little … anyway,” the retiring 81-year-old president said, trailing off as he departed the White House for a day trip to Florida and Georgia to tour damage from Hurricane Helene. NN:$200 Brent here we come