Biden weighs more US defenses for Israel as the region prepares for Iranian retaliation [Video]

President Joe Biden is weighing more U.S. defenses in the Middle East as the U.S. prepares for an Iranian retaliation against Israel that officials say could include an attack on American forces.In a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday, Biden said the U.S. would “support Israel’s defense against threats,” which would include “new defensive U.S. military deployments,” according to a readout of the call.The statement did not detail what new deployments would occur ahead of an anticipated Iranian attack in response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.Related video above: Iran vows revenge after top militant leaders’ deaths, raising fears of wider conflict According to several U.S. officials, the Pentagon has discussed with U.S. Central Command what adjustments to make to U.S. force posture in the region, but no final decision had been made as of Thursday afternoon. The officials said an Iranian response …