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The Atlantic
3 months ago
US news

What Does Iran Want?

President Biden has decided how the U.S. will respond to the Iran-backed militia drone attack that killed three American soldiers in Jordan.
The U.S. does not want war with Iran, but any plans to retaliate could escalate tensions in the Middle East. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Biden Says U.S. Response to Deadly Drone Strike in Jordan Has Been Decided

President Biden has decided on a U.S. response to the drone attack in Jordan, but the details are not disclosed.
The U.S. may carry out a tiered approach, potentially involving multiple actions over a period of time in response to the attack. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Houthis Vow Revenge for U.S. Strikes in Yemen, as Conflict Escalates

Houthi forces in Yemen have vowed to retaliate for recent military strikes by the US and UK.
The strikes were a response to intensifying attacks on commercial vessels and warships in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militia. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
World news

Widening Mideast Crisis: Mix-Up Preceded Deadly Drone Strike in Jordan, U.S. Officials Say

Air defenses failed to stop the attack on a U.S. military outpost in Jordan due to confusion over a returning American drone.
The drone attack was carried out by an Iran-backed militia in Iraq, escalating tensions in the region. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
World news

U.S. Strike Kills Iran-Backed Militia Leader in Iraq

An American airstrike kills an Iran-backed militia leader in Baghdad, sparking denunciations and threats of retaliation.
The U.S. conducted a 'precision strike' on a vehicle traveling in eastern Baghdad, targeting a member of the Harakat al Nujaba group. [ more ]
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