US approves strikes against Iranian targets in Iraq, Syria: Report
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The soldiers killed in the attack were (from left) Sergeant William Jerome Rivers, Specialist Breonna Alexsondria Moffett and Specialist. Kennedy Ladon Sanders.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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WASHINGTON – US plans have been approved for multi-day strikes in Iraq and Syria against multiple targets, including Iranian personnel and facilities, CBS News reported on Feb 1, citing US officials.
The report follows days of conjecture about how Washington plans to retaliate after three US service members were killed on Jan 27
President Joe Biden, under pressure to take firm action, has said he has decided how to respond
The CBS report quoted US officials as saying weather was a factor in the timing of the planned strikes, as Washington prefers to carry out strikes when visibility is good over its targets to safeguard against hitting civilians.
Washington has said the attack on its troops on Jan 27 in Jordan near the Syrian border bore the “footprints” of Ketaib Hezbollah
That group said on Jan 31 it was suspending military action against US forces to avoid embarrassing the Iraqi government.
Four US officials told Reuters that the drone used in the attack was believed to have been made in Iran.
Violence has erupted in several Middle East countries where Iran’s “axis of resistance” of allied armed groups operate, since Israel launched its offensive in Gaza in response to attacks by Hamas militants on Oct 7
This week has seen an acceleration of diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, even as fighting there has intensified as Israeli troops battle to capture the main city in the south of the enclave, Khan Younis. REUTERS
