President Joe Biden said Wednesday he opposes the possibility of Israel attacking Iran's nuclear facilities in retaliation for Tuesday's missile attack.

Iran launched a missile barrage against Israel on Tuesday. repayment According to the Associated Press (AP), for the assassination of a key Iranian-backed official by Israel. The president emphasized Israel's right to retaliate, but said He said he was opposed to attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities. (Related: Iran fires nearly 200 missiles at Israel as Middle East reaches boiling point)

“The answer is no,” the president told reporters before boarding Air Force One.

“I'm going to talk to the Israeli side about what to do going forward,” Biden said. “But all seven of us (G7 leaders) agree that we have the right to respond and should respond proportionately.”

Biden spoke by phone with U.S. allies in the G7 on Wednesday morning to discuss new sanctions against Iran. He also plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “in the near future” to discuss ways to avoid a broader conflict spilling over into the Middle East. According to The Hill.

Persuading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from military response has been a long-standing challenge for Biden and allies, who have warned that Israel's war could draw more parties into the conflict, The New York Times says. The paper reported. reported.

It was Iran's second attack on Israel this year, and only one person was killed. U.S. officials reported Tuesday's strike was “nearly twice the size” of the previous strike in April. According to To the BBC.