harris "u.s. to focus on easing tensions in middle east"

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris stressed that the U.S. will support Israel's right to self-defense while focusing on easing tensions in the Middle East.

Speaking to reporters in Michigan, Harris said she has had close discussions with President Joe Biden as well as the national security team.

As for Iran in particular, it said, "We must immediately stop acting threatening to the region, and the United States will always defend Israel against Iranian aggression."

"The war must end, release hostages, and move toward a 'two-state solution' that means peaceful coexistence between Israel and Palestine," he said.

"Secretary of State Tony Blinken's recent visit to the Middle East was to end the war," he said, adding that "the U.S. diplomatic efforts will play an important role for peace in the region."