The U.S. military initiated airstrikes on Iranian-backed groups in Syria and Iraq in response to a fatal attack on a Jordanian base, killing three American troops.
Reports from CNN, NBC News, and Fox News confirmed the airstrikes without detailing specific targets.
The operation aimed at facilities of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, linked to the attack.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin mentioned a multi-tiered response, addressing the situation as it evolves.
President Biden faced pressure to retaliate after a drone strike on a U.S. base in Jordan.
While some Republicans urged strikes inside Iran, the risk of escalation to all-out war led Biden to focus on Iranian targets linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Iran vowed decisive response, expressing concerns about a broader conflict.
Iranian-backed groups claim resistance against U.S. forces in response to Israeli actions in Gaza, with numerous attacks reported in Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Yemen since October.
