Biden Says ‘We Will Act’ If Iran Violates Nuclear Deal

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Joe Biden arrives in Israel on March 8.

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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden sought to reassure Israel about the Iran nuclear accord it vehemently opposed, saying Washington will take action if the deal is violated.

“I want to reiterate because I know people still doubt: If in fact they break the deal, we will act,” Biden said in Jerusalem after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.