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US Service Members Killed in Drone Strike, Biden Vows Retaliation

The attack, claimed by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, marks the first fatalities in a months-long campaign by Iran-backed militias. The Biden administration weighs military, diplomatic, and economic responses.

  • Three US service members were killed and dozens injured in a drone strike on a US base in Jordan, marking the first fatalities in a months-long campaign by Iran-backed militias protesting Israel's ongoing offensive in Gaza.
  • The drone attack was claimed by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a coalition of Iranian-backed militias, which stated it was in response to Israel's actions in Gaza.
  • President Biden has vowed to retaliate against those responsible for the attack, with potential responses including strikes against Iranian targets outside Iran, escalating up to targets within Iran.
  • The Biden administration is also considering diplomatic and economic actions, alongside military responses, to put pressure on Iran.
  • Despite the escalating tensions, the US is reportedly seeking to prevent the Israel-Gaza conflict from spiraling into a broader regional conflict or direct confrontation with Iran.
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