Antony Blinken does victory lap on Biden-Harris’ ‘stronger’ foreign policy same day Iran attacks Israel

Secretary of State Antony Blinken revealed an op-ed Tuesday touting the Biden-Harris administration’s international coverage document, stating they took drastic deviations from former President Trump, the identical day Iran instantly attacked Israel with a whole lot of ballistic missiles. 

Iran launched almost 200 ballistic missiles in direction of targets in Israel Tuesday night native time in what the administration referred to as a “signigicant escalation by Iran.” The indiscriminate rocket fireplace have been a part of the Shia regime’s response to Israel assassinating almost all of Hezbollah senior management, together with long-time chief Hassan Nasrallah. 

Hours earlier than Iran’s assault, Blinken’s op-ed touted how Biden-Harris’ “renewal” technique post-Trump was working and strengthening America’s pursuits overseas. 

“The Biden administration’s technique has put the US in a a lot stronger geopolitical place right now than it was 4 years in the past,” Blinken mentioned. 

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Blinken missiles iran (Getty Photographs )

Blinken mentioned the administration prioritized worldwide cooperation and prevented making selections overseas in isolation. 

“From day one, President Biden and Vice President Harris made a foundational selection that in a extra aggressive and flamable world, the US can not go it alone. If America desires to guard its safety and create alternatives for its folks, it should stand with those that have a stake in a free, open, safe, and affluent world and stand as much as those that threaten that world,” he wrote. “President Biden and Vice President Harris pursued a technique of renewal, pairing historic investments in competitiveness at residence with an intensive diplomatic marketing campaign to revitalize partnerships overseas,” he mentioned. “This twin-pillared technique, they believed, was one of the simplest ways to disabuse rivals of their assumptions that the US was declining and diffident.” 

Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, October 1, 2024. (REUTERS/Amir Cohen)

Blinken additionally said the battle in Gaza is interconnected to Iran’s maligned habits. 

“With out an finish to the battle in Gaza and a time-bound, credible path to statehood that addresses the Palestinians’ legit aspirations and Israel’s safety wants, normalization can not transfer ahead. But when these efforts succeed, normalization would be part of Israel to a regional safety structure, unlock financial alternatives throughout the area, and isolate Iran and its proxies,” he continued. “Glimmers of such integration have been on show within the coalition of nations, together with Arab states, that helped Israel defend itself in opposition to an unprecedented direct assault from Iran in April.”

The State Division referred Fox Information Digital to the division’s briefing when requested for remark. 

Home Republicans have described Biden-Harris international coverage as one aiming at “appeasement,” significantly in direction of Iran.

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“Our adversaries are finishing up more and more harmful assaults due to Biden and Harris’ weak and failed international coverage,” learn a joint assertion from Home Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Chief Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer and Chairwoman Elise Stefanik.

Rockets fly within the sky, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel, October 1, 2024.  (REUTERS/Ammar Awad)

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“Iran is once more overtly attacking Israel with a barrage of rocket fireplace and an obvious coordinated terrorist assault. The world is watching as Israeli households search security and shelter as waves of missile assaults gentle up the sky,” 

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned in an announcement launched by Iranian state media that if Israel responds to the missile barrage, “it can face crushing assaults.”

Fox Information’ Louis Casiano and Michael Dorgan contributed to this report.