"Biden's Response: US Prepares Retaliatory Strikes for Iran-Backed Attacks"

The US is preparing to carry out retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militants in response to a drone attack that killed three American service members in Jordan. President Joe Biden has indicated that the strikes will be deliberate and targeted at facilities enabling the attacks on US forces, while also emphasizing that the US is not seeking a wider war in the Middle East. The attack, described as a dramatic escalation in tensions, has prompted discussions between the Pentagon, CENTCOM, and the White House on the appropriate response. Meanwhile, some Republicans have called for a major reset of US Middle East policy, while Secretary of State Antony Blinken has emphasized that the response will be decisive and sustained over time.