President Obama says U.S. `` absolutely not '' giving Israel go-ahead to attack Iran . `` I think Vice President Biden stated a categorical fact , which is we ca n't dictate to other countries what their security interests are . The president said the United States would use its military might if necessary and that he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about it. Vice President Biden on Sunday appeared to leave door open for Israel to attack Iran . Israel needs to find way not to `` create major conflict in the Middle East , '' Obama says .
President Obama says U.S. `` absolutely not '' giving Israel go-ahead to attack Iran . The president said the United States would use its military might if necessary and that he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about it. Vice President Biden on Sunday appeared to leave door open for Israel to attack Iran . Israel needs to find way not to `` create major conflict in the Middle East , '' Obama says .