U.S. retaliates with 85+ strikes in Iraq and Syria after deadly attack on Jordan military base
OAN’s Sophia Flores
3:34 PM –Friday, February 2, 2024
The United States military has launched operations against Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria. These retaliatory strikes are in response to the killing of three American soldiers in Jordan last weekend.
On Friday, U.S. military forces launched air assaults using B-1 bombers on more than 85 targets in seven locations in Iraq and Syria.
“This afternoon, at my direction, U.S. military forces struck targets at facilities in Iraq and Syria that the IRGC and affiliated militia use to attack U.S. forces,” President Joe Biden said. “Our response began today. It will continue at times and places of our choosing.”
“The United States does not seek conflict in the Middle East or anywhere else in the world. But let all those who might seek to do us harm know this: If you harm an American, we will respond,” he continued.
According to a White House official, the attack lasted for 30 minutes. John Kirby, the National Security Council spokesperson said that the U.S. does not know how many militants were killed or wounded from the retaliatory strikes.
“We believe that the strikes were successful,” Kirby stated.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that the Friday strikes are “the start of our response.”
“The President has directed additional actions to hold the IRGC [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps] and affiliated militias accountable for their attacks on US and Coalition Forces,” Austin said in a statement.
“These will unfold at times and places of our choosing,” he continued. “We do not seek conflict in the Middle East or anywhere else, but the President and I will not tolerate attacks on American forces. We will take all necessary actions to defend the United States, our forces, and our interests,” he said.
These attacks are a response to an attack on a U.S. outpost in Jordan that week which killed three U.S. service members and wounded more than 40 others.
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Title: US Military Launches Retaliatory Strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria
Introduction:
The United States military has initiated a series of targeted operations against Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria. These strikes serve as a response to the recent killing of three American soldiers in Jordan over the weekend. President Joe Biden has made it clear that the US will not tolerate harm to its forces and will take action accordingly. This article provides an overview of the recent retaliatory strikes and the US government’s stance on the matter.
Retaliatory Strikes:
On Friday, the US military employed B-1 bombers to carry out air assaults on more than 85 targets across seven different locations in Iraq and Syria. President Joe Biden made this decision and emphasized that these strikes were directed at facilities used by the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) and related militias to launch attacks against American forces. He further stated that the response began that day and would continue in the future, at times and places determined by the US.
US Response and Objectives:
President Biden made it clear that while the United States does not seek conflicts in the Middle East or anywhere else in the world, it will not hesitate to respond when US personnel or interests are targeted. The President underlined the US commitment to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin echoed this sentiment, confirming that these strikes mark the beginning of the US response. Additional actions have been directed by President Biden to impose consequences on the IRGC and its affiliated militias for their attacks on US and Coalition Forces.
Outcomes and Assessment:
The duration of the retaliatory strikes was estimated to be around 30 minutes, although it is currently unclear how many militants were killed or injured as a result. White House officials have expressed confidence in the success of the operation, but further verification is required to determine the exact impact of the strikes.
Conclusion:
The US military’s recent retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria demonstrate a firm commitment to ensuring the safety and security of American forces and interests. These targeted operations, authorized by President Joe Biden, aim to hold those responsible for attacks against US personnel accountable. While the US maintains that it does not seek conflicts, it is resolute in its determination to protect its people and respond to any threats. The consequences for future actions against American forces will be dictated by the US, as it continues to safeguard its interests both at home and abroad.
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