On April 13, Iran launched an attack against Israel, an American ally, using hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. One young girl was injured by shrapnel and a military base sustained minor damage, but no additional damage or injuries were reported.

The attack marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel. On April 14, President Joe Biden and G7 leaders met and ensured the global leaders would “continue to work to stabilize the situation and avoid further escalation.”

But a viral clip claims to show Biden saying the U.S. will soon play a larger role in the fight against Iranian forces. In this clip, Biden appears to announce that he is reinstating the draft for both men and women in order to combat Iranian and Russian forces. Russia and Iran are allies, and both have been sanctioned by the U.S.

In the video, Biden says the first to be called for the draft will be men and women whose 20th birthday falls during calendar year 2023. People on social media have expressed shock that Biden would reinstate the draft.

THE QUESTION
Did Biden reinstate the draft for men and women, as the viral clip shows?

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