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"Biden Under Fire: Handling of Jordan Attack and Iran Tensions"

President Biden faces backlash for reportedly not planning to attend a ceremony honoring three US Army reservists killed in Jordan, as reports suggest he may be considering retaliatory air strikes on Iranian assets in the Persian Gulf following the fatal attack. The National Security Council spokesman's response that the president doesn't have the ceremony on his schedule has drawn criticism, with many finding it disgraceful. Biden has vowed to retaliate against Iran, and the US is considering options such as attacking Iranian personnel in Syria and Iraq or Iranian naval assets in the Persian Gulf. Iranian officials have denied involvement in the attack, with a Foreign Ministry spokesman calling the allegations baseless.

via New York Post |

#biden #iran #iranian-backed-militants

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"Multiple US Personnel Injured in Iraq Air Base Attack Linked to Iran-Backed Militias"

U.S. and Iraqi service members were injured in a missile attack by Iranian-backed militants on the Ain al-Asad air base in western Iraq. Most missiles were intercepted, but some hit the base. An unknown number of U.S. personnel are being evaluated for traumatic brain injuries. This attack is part of a series of back-and-forth attacks between Iran-aligned groups and U.S. forces in the region, raising concerns about a wider war in the area.

via NPR|

#injuries #international-relations #iranian-backed-militants

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US Urges Israel to Shift Strategy as Iranian-Backed Ship Attacks Intensify

The top two U.S. military leaders are traveling to Tel Aviv to advise the Israeli government on transitioning from major combat operations against Hamas in Gaza to a more limited campaign, as Iranian-backed militants continue to launch attack drones against ships in the Red Sea. The U.S. is hoping to prevent a wider regional conflict and has been urging Israel to scale back its offensive. The Biden administration has warned that Israel is losing international support due to its "indiscriminate bombing." Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has extended the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford and another warship to maintain a two-carrier presence in the Mediterranean Sea. The missile and drone attacks have led shipping companies to temporarily pause transits through the strait.

via The Associated Press|

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US Military Considers Escorting Commercial Ships in Red Sea Amid Iranian-Backed Militant Attacks

The US is considering providing escort protection for commercial ships in the Red Sea amid a series of missile attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants operating out of Yemen. Discussions have taken place with members of the Combined Maritime Forces, and seven nations have already offered to help. The Houthi rebels have targeted commercial ships with drones and missiles, and their recent attacks have raised concerns about the disruption of the vital shipping route. While the US is not currently planning to strike the Houthis, all options remain on the table. The attacks are seen as opportunistic rather than part of a strategic effort by Iran to escalate the conflict.

via CNN|

#commercial-ships #escort-protection #international-relations

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US Forces Respond to Attacks in Iraq, Targeting Iran-Backed Militants

A US military aircraft fired on a vehicle and killed hostile forces after multiple close-range ballistic missiles were launched against US and coalition forces at Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq. This was the first time a ballistic missile was used since attacks began on October 17. The attack resulted in several non-serious injuries and minor infrastructure damage. The US has carried out retaliatory strikes in response to the continuous attacks on US troops, including three strikes in Syria. The Pentagon maintains that deterrence is working and the conflict has not escalated beyond Israel and Gaza.

via CNN|

#ballistic-missile-attack #international-conflict #iranian-backed-militants

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US Forces Respond to Attacks in Iraq, Retaliating Against Iran-Backed Militants

US forces at Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq were attacked by a close-range ballistic missile, resulting in eight injuries and minor infrastructure damage. In response, a US military aircraft hit an Iranian-backed militia vehicle and personnel involved in the attack. This marks the first public retaliation on Iraqi territory to recent militant drone and missile attacks on US troops. The attacks have been linked to US support for Israel during the Gaza conflict. The United States has previously limited its response to strikes in Syria, but this marks a shift in its approach.

via Reuters|

#international-conflict #iranian-backed-militants #iraq

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Escalating Threats: US Forces Under Attack in Iraq and Syria

Iranian-backed militants have launched 64 attacks on bases and facilities housing US personnel in Iraq and Syria since October 17. The US military response has been minimal, with airstrikes targeting weapons and ammunition storage sites. Concerns are growing that more substantial retaliation could escalate the violence and trigger more deadly attacks, as critics argue that the current response has failed to deter the groups.

via NewsNation Now|

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Houthi Rebels Hijack Japanese Tanker in Red Sea Using Helicopter

Militants believed to be Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have seized a Japanese cargo ship in the southern Red Sea using a helicopter raid. The attack comes after the Houthis issued a threat to sink ships, and follows previous incidents of missile and drone attacks by the group. The International Maritime Security Construct had previously issued a warning to mariners in the region. The U.S. is closely monitoring the situation, while Israel has called the hijacking a serious global event.

via NBC News|

#houthi-rebels #international-conflict #iranian-backed-militants

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"US Troops Sustain Traumatic Brain Injuries in Iran-Backed Syria Attacks"

Six American service members suffered traumatic brain injuries in separate attacks by Iranian-backed militants in Syria last week. The Pentagon initially said that seven Americans were injured in the attacks and that a U.S. contractor was killed. The diagnoses followed two attacks. The United States has more than 900 troops, and hundreds more contractors, in Syria, working with Kurdish fighters to prevent a resurgence of the Islamic State.

via The New York Times|

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