The Biden administration has carried out a series of military strikes against Iranian forces and their affiliated militias in Syria and Iraq, marking a significant escalation in the Middle East conflict. The airstrikes targeted various facilities and operations used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Quds Force and affiliated militia groups. This military action was in response to a drone attack in Jordan that resulted in the death of three American soldiers and injuries to several others. The strikes aimed to send a clear message to Iran and its backed militias, warning them against further attacks on U.S. troops and commercial ships in the region. Over 85 targets were hit using more than 125 precision-guided munitions, and President Biden emphasized that the U.S. response will continue at times and places of their choosing. The strikes were carefully planned to avoid civilian casualties and were intended to diminish the militias’ capability to harm American troops. This military action signifies the Biden administration’s commitment to protecting American interests and deterring hostile actions in the Middle East.
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