Posted on 01/30/2024 5:59:49 AM PST by Red Badger
(The Center Square) - The world is awaiting President Joe Biden’s response to a drone attack in Jordan over the weekend that left three U.S. servicemembers dead and more than 30 injured.
In his statement Sunday, Biden said “we know [the attack] was carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq” and pledged to respond to the “despicable and wholly unjust attack.”
That statement raised questions about what the response could look like and if it would be severe enough to escalate to a broader war in the region.
White House National Security Spokesman John Kirby said at the White House briefing Monday that the administration “does not want a war” and “does not want to escalate.”
“But we will absolutely do what is required to protect ourselves and to continue that mission and to respond appropriately to these attacks,” Kirby said.
Kirby went on to say he would not get ahead of the president’s decision-making or give much information about what a response could look like. He said Biden is “weighing the options before him” and reiterated that the groups responsible for the attack are “backed by Tehran,” the capital of Iran.
The weekend drone strike is the latest in a string of attempted attacks by various terror and militia groups in the region. Those attacks have amplified since the Iranian-backed Hamas fighters carried out their deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Some experts and U.S. lawmakers called for a retaliatory strike against Iran, which has nuclear capabilities, but that strike could quickly grow into a wider regional war involving Israel and other Middle East nations.
Iran has publicly pushed back against the claim it is tied to the deaths of the U.S. servicemembers.
So far, the U.S. has not responded with a strike in the region, which is already on edge.
Biden’s response could be crucial for the Israeli-Hamas war and for determining whether the ongoing Middle East issues escalate into a larger conflict.
Meanwhile, Houthi rebels in Yemen have fired on ships in the Red Sea attempting to pass through the Suez canal, forcing billions of dollars in shipping to begin going south around the tip of Africa instead.
Biden responded by sending a U.S. mobile Naval base to the region, where U.S. forces are shooting down Houthi missiles and drones. Houthis have targeted the U.S. forces as well.
The Department of Defense released the names of the servicemembers, “Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, 46, of Carrollton, Ga.; Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders, 24, of Waycross, Ga.; and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, 23, of Savannah, Ga.”
In his statement Sunday, Biden honored the fallen troops.
“These service members embodied the very best of our nation: Unwavering in their bravery. Unflinching in their duty,” he said. “Unbending in their commitment to our country – risking their own safety for the safety of their fellow Americans, and our allies and partners with whom we stand in the fight against terrorism. It is a fight we will not cease.”
People’s lives mean nothing to these criminals in the White House and their illegitimate admin.
We must respond. Those killed and injured were protecting the Biden Administration, according to Biden mouthpiece Karine Jean-Pierre.
” “does not want a war” and “does not want to escalate.
So we will continue to sit on our hands and let our soldiers
be picked off. Thats just F@cking great!
I went to Branson several years ago.
The grand staircase is about a 3/4 replica at the Titanic museum.
Not sure that I’d visit it again though.
The problem with the war with Iran is that China depends on their oil. We could cut off 95% of Iranian petroleum shipments with one or two hours of tactical strikes against one island on the gulf. That would almost completely halt Iran’s income of currency. Their biggest customer is China. This is NOT something Xi wants. So, Joe will not do it.
Hey. What’s a few BLACK service members to Biden and the Democrats?
Yes illegals have replaced their needs.
“I hate to say it, but this country deserves what’s coming.”
If only it could be “selective”...shall we say. Unfortunately, it will be universal affecting all...the good, bad and ugly. The best we as individuals can do is tend to our immediate environment and loved ones..with a VENGEANCE!
Pedo Joe: Mint chocolate chip and little girls.
I also would not dismiss the possibility that this wasn't an enemy drone at all, but a U.S. drone that was either hacked and used against us, or inadvertently exploded at its home base.
We shouldn't care about that because it's simply not true.
From everything I've read about this incident, the U.S. "Tower 22" facility in Jordan is a supply depot for a U.S. military outpost in Syria that is a blatant violation of another nation’s sovereignty. The U.S. military has no business being there, and should be considered a legitimate military target by any adversary.
“ So....
War with Russia - good.
War with Iran - bad racist.”
And remember, Putin publicly declared Russia a Christian country. That seems to infuriate the Neocons and the Iranian agents in the administration.
World awaits Biden’s response to death of U.S. servicemembers in drone strike.
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I doubt it.
Obama is running the JoJo no show.
Obama = Jihad = Iran.
He kissed the King’s ring to show his fealty to Mohammed, to Allah and to the worldwide Caliphate. He has never hindered Iran only enabled it.
“ And remember, Putin publicly declared Russia a Christian country. That seems to infuriate the Neocons and the Iranian agents in the administration.”
Do a search for “America is not a Christian nation”. It is appalling. Christians need to stand up. Most of the anti-Christian hate is from the alphabet brigade. They don’t like being considered an abomination.
So this administration is at a fork in the road. Try to make peace (hahahah) or do nothing and continue to get slapped and troops get slaughtered. Hmm I wonder what Joe will do.
Where’s the Conservative media? They can cover this.
feckless...
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