Biden says he's decided on response to killing of 3 US troops
President Biden has indicated that he has decided how to respond to the killing of three American service members in a drone attack in Jordan that his administration has pinned on Iran-backed militia groups.
The Pentagon is still assessing options to respond to the attack in Jordan, and the U.S. response is expected to come in phases, potentially involving multiple actions over a period of time. [ more ]
U.S. weighs response to killing of its troops in tinderbox Middle East
The United States is considering its response to a drone attack that killed three U.S. troops and injured 34, but any misstep could escalate tensions and lead to a wider war with Iran and its proxies.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated that the U.S. does not want a wider war with Iran or in the region, but will take action as necessary.
The U.S. faces challenges in containing Middle East violence, particularly with Israel's military operations in Gaza endangering Washington's attempts to maintain stability. [ more ]