Striking Back: Biden Orders Attack on Iranian-Aligned Group After Drone Assault Injures 3 US Troops in Iraq - Escalating Tensions in the Middle East
President Biden orders retaliation after drone attack on US servicemen in Iraq. Strikes target Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah.
In response to a drone assault injuring three US servicemen in Northern Iraq, President Joe Biden has directed retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups, particularly Kataib Hezbollah. The attack, claimed by the militia, prompted swift action from Biden, who, spending the holidays in Maryland, ordered strikes on three locations affiliated with the group. The move follows months of escalating threats against US forces in the region, with the Biden administration seeking to prevent the Israel-Hamas war from expanding into a wider conflict. The measured response has faced criticism from Republicans, despite ongoing attacks attributed to Iran-backed groups. The US, with thousands of troops in Iraq and hundreds in Syria, aims to protect American personnel while navigating a complex regional landscape.