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.”
They can’t cover the 10s of thousands of Fentanyl deaths from open borders on American soil either. Although I do believe News Nation and Fox News will cover it briefly.
Does not want war. Doe not want open borders. Does not want to put Trump in jail for fake crimes.
War with Russia - good.
War with Iran - bad.
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Questions: where is Valjar from? Who is running the country?
Answer those questions and you have your answer.
Doesn’t want a war, doesn’t want to escalate.? Do nothing and we’ll have both.
Of concern is that the Government of Jordan has apparently disclaimed the news that Tower 22 exists on their territory.
There is also a UN run 'refugee camp' at that location.
I would point out, though, that you can search the area on Google Earth and see some low-resolution imagery on the Jordan side of the border that definitely looks to be a military facility of some kind — including a number of helicopters that appear to be military types like Blackhawks.
Jordan has been a very close major non-NATO ally of the United States in the Middle East since 1996.
Our “Tower 22” is totally legit and has the backing of the Jordan Government.
If it's being used to supply a military outpost that is operating in a foreign country against the wishes of that country's government, then it sure as hell isn't "legit" by any objective measure.
If Mexico allowed China to set up a military outpost along the U.S. border to supply fentanyl and weapons to Chinese gangs in the U.S., would that be "totally legit," too?
Kirby is wringing his hands and wetting the bed. Thats a great look for US military deterrance.
Iran hit a base in Iraq earlier this month and took credit, why do the say they didn’t do this?
News Nation showed the mother of the woman who was killed. It was heartbreaking.
“White House National Security Spokesman John Kirby says administration “does not want a war” and “does not want to escalate.””
in other words: please kill some more U.S. soldiers; nothing bad will happen if you do ...
The US base is legit because it has been authorized to be there by the Jordanian Government.
America should destroy half of Iran’s naval fleet.
In 1988, in response to Iran’s attack on the U.S.S. Samuel Roberts, President Ronald Reagan “destroyed half of Iran’s Navy.”
But if the U.S. has invaded and occupied neighboring Syria (which it has), then the base is a legitimate military target.
Well, Sloe Joe, you gotta war!
Whether you want it or not, you gotta war!
DUMBASS!
I’m not so sure the U.S.S. Samuel Roberts was “attacked.” It was heavily damaged after striking an Iranian mine.
they musta got wind that someone in the obiden admin is gettign upset and might glare at them-
I’m pretty sure the Biden “solution” will be to give them another $10 or $20 billion to finance killing more Americans, delivered by John Kerry in his private jet.
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