The… utter chaos in the Middle East seems to be trying to prevent the US President Joe Biden. According to the New York Times, the US president had a telephone conversation with Mr Benjamin Netanyahuimmediately after the Iranian attack and appears to have dissuaded the Israeli prime minister from a direct retaliatory strike on Iran, which, if it were to happen, would open the gates of hell to the region and beyond.

According to the report, in the phone call Biden had with Netanyahu, he told him that the interception of almost all of the Iranian drones and missiles used in the attack was a major victory and therefore no further retaliation was required.

THE Joe Biden and his team, hoping to avoid further escalation leading to a wider Middle East war, advised Israel that its successful defense against Iranian airstrikes constituted an important strategic victory that might not require another round of retaliation, they said American officials.

As reported by New York Timesemotions ran high among Israeli officials during late-night phone calls with American officials.

The US officialswho spoke on condition of anonymity to describe sensitive discussions, stressed that the decision ultimately rests with Israel, but the attack was prevented at the time, which would have led to uncontrolled situations.

Mr Biden spoke to Mr Netanyahu on Saturday after the Iranian attack and reiterated his “ironclad commitment” to Israel’s security. While the president has not publicly disclosed what he said with the Israeli prime minister, in a statement released after the call, he hinted at his desire for restraint.

“I told him that Israel has demonstrated a remarkable ability to defend itself and defeat even unprecedented attacks – sending a clear message to its enemies that they cannot effectively threaten security,” Mr Biden said.