Biden says Nasrallah killing was 'measure of justice for his many victims'

US President Joe Biden has called Israel's assassination of Hezbollah leader Nasrullah a "measure of justice for his many victims, including thousands of Americans, Israelis, and Lebanese civilians."

He said: "The strike that killed Nasrallah took place in the broader context of the conflict that began with Hamas's massacre on October 7, 2023. Nasrallah, the next day, made the fateful decision to join hands with Hamas and open what he called a 'northern front' against Israel."

Biden added that the US "fully supports Israel's right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and any other Iranian-supported terrorist groups."

"Just yesterday, I directed my Secretary of Defense to further enhance the defense posture of U.S. military forces in the Middle East region to deter aggression and reduce the risk of a broader regional war."