Transcript: “Face the Nation” excerpt of Norah O’Donnell interview with Vice President Kamala Harris

Harris warns Iran not to respond to Israel’s counterstrike

Harris warns Iran not to respond to Israel’s counterstrike: “It would be a mistake”

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NORAH O’DONNELL: Israel launched an attack on Iran-

VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS: Yeah.

NORAH O’DONNELL: -that has raised fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East. What is your message to Iran?

VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS: Well, first of all, do not respond. It would be a mistake. And we are prepared to defend Israel, as we have before. We will again. But the critical point is that there must be a de-escalation in the region. And we are working through diplomatic channels and other channels to ensure that there is a de-escalation in the region.

NORAH O’DONNELL: Is there any indication, based on the intelligence that you’ve seen, that Iran wants to respond?

VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS: I can’t speak to that, but we’ve been very clear as the United States that they should not respond and that it would be a mistake.

NORAH O’DONNELL: What are the consequences if they do?

VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS: I’ll keep you posted.

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