"Israel Conflict Escalates Across 16 Nations Despite Biden Admin's Denial of War"

The conflict in the Middle East has expanded to involve at least 16 countries, with the U.S. denying its extent while quietly deploying a network of air defenses and military assets in the region. Despite Iranian attacks on Israel and its proxies in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, the Biden administration continues to downplay the situation, insisting that there is no broader regional war. American ships, fighter jets, and missile defense systems have been actively involved in thwarting Iran-backed attacks, with over 100 interceptions of Iranian drones and missiles attributed to U.S. forces.