Harris says US committed to protecting interests against Iran

Kamala Harris said the US would take “whatever action is necessary” to protect its interests against Iran, as the vice-president and Democratic presidential nominee addressed the growing tensions in the Middle East.

Harris spoke after meeting the US national security team alongside President Joe Biden at the White House, as Washington weighed its response to Iran’s move to launch about 200 missiles at Israel on Tuesday. 

“I am clear-eyed: Iran is a destabilising, dangerous force in the Middle East and today’s attack on Israel only further demonstrates that fact,” she said.

“We will never hesitate to take whatever action is necessary to defend US forces and interests against Iran and Iran-backed terrorists,” she added.