Potential US strikes on Iran proxies post Jordan attack: Report
PTC News Desk: The United States is gearing up for retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed groups following the recent drone attack on US troops in Jordan that resulted in the death of three soldiers. Sources within the Pentagon suggest that the retaliatory action, pending presidential approval, is expected to commence in the coming days and will involve a series of attacks targeting various locations.
According to officials cited by Politico, the planned retaliation is likely to unfold in waves, aiming at a range of targets associated with Iran-backed factions. The urgency for such action has intensified after the killing of US soldiers on Sunday, placing heightened political pressure on President Joe Biden to take a more assertive stance against Iran.
The developments suggest a growing tension in the region, with the United States signaling its readiness to respond forcefully to attacks on its military personnel and interests attributed to Iran-backed entities. The situation awaits further decisions and approvals from the highest levels of the US government.
In the aftermath of the drone attack on U.S. soldiers in Jordan, the pressure on President Joe Biden to retaliate against Iranian forces allegedly responsible is reaching a critical point. The Pentagon is carefully considering the nature of the response, with experts outlining potential options ranging from targeting Iranian forces both outside and inside Iran to a more measured strike solely against the Iran-backed militants accountable, as reported by Reuters.
According to sources from Politico, President Biden has sought a range of response options from advisers to deter further attacks without exacerbating tensions in the already volatile region, strained by the Israel-Hamas conflict and Houthi assaults. Biden, who has strategically maintained silence since initial comments, is expected to issue a formal statement once a concrete decision is made.
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In its first substantive statement post-attack, the Pentagon emphasized that the U.S. is not seeking war with Iran. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby stated in a White House briefing, "We do not seek another war. We do not seek to escalate. But we will absolutely do what is required." Kirby also noted that the groups behind the attack were "backed by Tehran." Iran, however, rejected any connections to the Islamic Resistance group claiming responsibility for the assault.
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al Thani, expressed hope that U.S. retaliation would not jeopardize progress towards a new Israel-Hamas hostage release deal. "I hope that nothing will undermine the efforts that we are making or jeopardise the process," he stated.
In a significant escalation since the Israel-Hamas war erupted, the drone attack on a U.S. Army outpost in eastern Jordan on Sunday resulted in the death of three soldiers and over 40 injuries. The youngest casualty was 23 years old. U.S. authorities are now investigating why the nearly 350 troops at the base, known as Tower 22, were unable to prevent the drone attack.
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(Inputs from agencies)
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