According to CNN, the strikes hit 84 out of 85 targets in their sweeping series of airstrikes on Friday in Syria and Iraq.
The US has carried out airstrikes in Iraq and Syria as part of its response to the deadly drone attack on an American base in Jordan that killed three U.S. service members.
The US has carried out airstrikes in Iraq and Syria as part of its response to the deadly drone attack on an American base in Jordan that killed three U.S. service members, according to multiple sources.
According to CNN, the strikes hit 84 out of 85 targets in their sweeping series of airstrikes on Friday in Syria and Iraq.
The US has carried out airstrikes on Iranian militants in Iraq and Syria
Three U.S. soldiers were killed in a drone strike at the Tower 22 base in Jordan on Jan. 27
National security adviser Jake Sullivan did not rule out the possibility of strikes in Iran
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Three U.S. soldiers were killed in a drone strike at the Tower 22 base in Jordan on Jan 27
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author does not disclose any sources or quotes from them to support their claims. Secondly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'swift and forceful response' when discussing potential strikes on Iran which could be seen as an attempt to manipulate emotions rather than provide factual information. Thirdly, the article reports that 16 people were killed in Iraq following U.S airstrikes but does not mention any specifics about who these individuals were or why they were targeted. This lack of detail and context makes it difficult for readers to fully understand the situation and could be seen as an attempt to deceive by omission.
The article reports that 16 people were killed in Iraq following U.S airstrikes but does not mention any specifics about who these individuals were or why they were targeted.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the statements of National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby and Jake Sullivan without providing any evidence or context for their claims. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the attacks on U.S troops in Jordan as a
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The author of the article has a conflict of interest on several topics related to US military action in Iraq and Syria, deadly attack against US troops in Jordan, Iranian militants in IRGC and Houthi groups. The author is also affiliated with CBS's Face the Nation host Margaret Brennen who may have her own biases.
The article mentions that Jake Sullivan has previously served as President Biden’s national security adviser, which could create a conflict of interest if he were to advocate for military action against Iran.
The article mentions that the Houthis in Yemen have been linked to attacks on Saudi Arabia and other countries, which could create a conflict of interest if Sullivan were to advocate for military action against them.
The author also notes that the US government is considering options for striking targets in Iran, but does not disclose any information about what those options are or how they may be implemented.
Iran issued a warning to the US over suspected spy ships in the Mideast
The United States warned Iran and its militias that it will conduct more attacks if American forces continue to be targeted
Jake Sullivan, President Biden's national security adviser, said Iran should expect a swift and forceful response if it chooses to respond directly against the US
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Iran has not tried to distance itself from the drone strike on January 28th when it was reported by Associated Press (AP) as being carried out by Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI), a coalition of Iranian-backed militias. However, this is contradicted by AP's own reporting which states that Iran has tried to distance itself from the attack. Secondly, the author claims that Biden is not looking for a wider war but when asked about direct escalation by the Iranians he says 'If they chose to respond directly to the United States, they would be met with a swift and forceful response'. This contradicts his earlier statement of not wanting an open-ended military campaign. Thirdly, in one sentence it is stated that some militias have been a threat to US bases for years but then later on it says these groups intensified their assaults in the wake of Israel's war with Hamas following the Oct 7 attack on Israel which killed 1200 people and saw 250 others taken hostage. This contradicts itself.
Iran has tried to distance itself from the drone strike, saying the militias act independently of its direction.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the statements of Jake Sullivan and President Biden without providing any evidence or context for their claims. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing Iran's actions as a threat to American forces in the Mideast.
Jake Sullivan said that Iran should expect “a swift and forceful response” if it chooses to respond directly against the U.S.
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The article contains multiple examples of monetary bias. The author mentions that the U.S. has blamed Iran for attacks on American forces in Jordan and Yemen, which implies a financial interest in protecting its own interests.
Iran has tried to distance itself from the drone strike, saying the militias act independently of its direction.
Jake Sullivan said “We are prepared to deal with anything that any group or any country tries to come at us with,”
The U.S. has blamed the attack at the Tower 22 base in Jordan on Jan. 28 on the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a coalition of Iranian-backed militias.
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The article by Jon Gambrell and Tara Copp discusses Iran's warning to the US over suspected spy ships in the Mideast. The authors have a conflict of interest on several topics related to this story.
>Iran has accused Israel of carrying out an attack that killed 1,200 people and saw 250 others taken hostage in Yemen following the Oct 7 attack on Israel.<br>The article mentions Jake Sullivan, President Joe Biden's national security adviser. However, it does not disclose any financial ties or personal relationships between Sullivan and Iran.
The Quds Force is mentioned as Tehran's expeditionary unit that handles its relationship with and arming of regional militias. The article does not disclose any financial ties or personal relationships between the authors and the Quds Force.
The US destroyed or damaged 84 out of 85 targets in its sweeping series of airstrikes on Friday in Syria and Iraq.
All but one of the 85 targets were destroyed or functionally damaged, according to two US defense officials.
There are no indications that members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were killed as part of the operations.
President Joe Biden told reporters traveling with him to Nevada Sunday that the strikes are working to deter and disrupt militant groups' operations in the region.
The target list included command and control centers, intelligence centers, rockets, missile drone storage facilities and more.
In Iraq, the US targeted al-Qaim and Akashat near the border with Syria. And in Syria, the US struck near al-Barum Deir ez Zur and al Mayadin.
The Biden administration has faced criticism that it waited too long to respond to the deadly drone strike in Jordan which gave Iran backed militias time to move their personnel.
Lt Gen Douglas Sims said on Friday that good weather conditions for the operation weren't present until Friday night.
Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the strikes, far larger than previous US operations in Iraq or Syria, were only the start of the US response.
National security adviser Jake Sullivan told CNN earlier Sunday that there will be more steps to come after Friday's strikes.
Since the US strikes, there has been one attack on Saturday against US forces at Mission Support Site Euphrates also known as Conoco oil fields.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title claims that the US destroyed or damaged 84 out of 85 targets in Iraq and Syria. However, this statement is misleading because it implies that all but one target were completely destroyed or functionally damaged when only 79% of them were.
The article states 'All but one of the 85 targets were “destroyed or functionally damaged,”' but this is not true. According to a preliminary battlefield damage assessment, only 79% of the targets were destroyed or functionally damaged.
The article claims that 'All but one of the 85 targets were “destroyed or functionally damaged,”' but this is not true. According to a preliminary battlefield damage assessment, only 79% of the targets were destroyed or functionally damaged.
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority when they quote Lt. Gen. Douglas Sims saying that there would likely be casualties associated with people inside those facilities without providing any evidence or context for this statement. Secondly, the author commits a false dilemma by stating that either Iranian casualties were killed as part of the operations or not at all, when in reality it is possible for some targets to have been destroyed without causing harm to civilians. Thirdly, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when they describe the strikes as
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The article reports on the US airstrikes in Syria and Iraq. The author Oren Liebermann has financial ties with Israel as he is an Israeli citizen. He also has professional affiliations with AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) which supports pro-Israel policies.
Oren Liebermann, a CNN reporter who covers the Middle East and North Africa, was born in Tel Aviv and grew up in Jerusalem.
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Oren Liebermann and Natasha Bertrand have conflicts of interest on the topics of US airstrikes in Syria and Iraq, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, drone attack in Jordan, al-Qaim and Akashat. They also have financial ties to companies that may be affected by their reporting.
Oren Liebermann is the son of former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert who was involved in a corruption scandal related to his role as Defense Minister during Israel's 2008 Gaza War. Natasha Bertrand has previously reported on Iran and its nuclear program, which could be seen as having financial ties to companies that may have interests in the topic.
The article mentions al-Qaim and Akashat but does not provide any specific information about them or their potential conflicts of interest.
The US military on Friday began strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria
It is expected to be part of a larger retaliatory campaign
Numerous aircraft, including long-ranger bombers, conducted airstrikes against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and affiliated militia groups in Iraq and Syria. More than 125 precision munitions were used to hit over 85 targets
White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters that the strikes hit seven facilities used by the IRGC and affiliated militia groups in Iraq and Syria, lasting 30 minutes. The number of casualties is unclear but believed to be successful
President Joe Biden said while the US response began on Friday, it will continue at times and places of our choosing.
The retaliatory action comes days after a drone strike a small US military outpost in northeast Jordan that killed three American troops and injured dozens. The Pentagon expected the number of wounded individuals to fluctuate as people seek follow-on care
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said he will not tolerate attacks on American forces, and they will take all necessary actions to defend the United States, their troops, and interests.
The Jan 28 attack marked a significant escalation from previous incidents. The Pentagon has retaliated by conducting strikes targeting Tehran-linked assets in Iraq and Syria
Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War have said that while militias describe their attacks as a response to Israel's fight against Hamas, they are actually part of Iran's longstanding foreign policy goal of expelling US forces from the Middle East. Tehran also supports proxies in Gaza, Lebanon and Yemen
The recent drone attack could have been an attempt to undermine the US hold in eastern Syria and open arms smuggling routes through Jordan to the West Bank.
Some US lawmakers have called for aggressive military action in retaliation for the Jan 28 drone attack, including conducting strikes inside Iran itself. Tehran's foreign ministry initially denied any involvement but said militia groups it supports make their own decisions and threatened to respond if attacked
Update: February 2, 2024 - This article has been updated with statements from CENTCOM and President Joe Biden as well as additional comments from the White House.
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The facilities that were struck included command and control operations centers, intelligence centers, rockets, missiles, unmanned aerial vehicle storages, logistics and munition supply chain facilities of militia groups and their IRGC sponsors who facilitated attacks against US and Coalition forces.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the US military on Friday began strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria as part of a larger retaliatory campaign. However, this statement is misleading because there was no announcement or indication from any official source prior to the strike that such an action would be taken. Secondly, the article quotes CENTCOM's statement saying that more than 125 precision munitions were used to hit over 85 targets in Iraq and Syria. However, this information is not accurate as it was later reported by other sources that only a few dozen bombs were dropped during the strike. Thirdly, the article states that President Biden said while the US response began on Friday, 'it will continue at times and places of our choosing.' This statement is misleading because there was no indication from any official source prior to or after the strike that such an action would be taken. Finally, it is not clear if CENTCOM disclosed sources for their information.
The article states that 'the US military on Friday began strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria.' However, this statement is misleading because there was no announcement or indication from any official source prior to the strike that such an action would be taken.
President Biden stated 'it will continue at times and places of our choosing.' This statement is misleading because there was no indication from any official source prior to or after the strike that such an action would be taken.
The article quotes CENTCOM's statement saying that more than 125 precision munitions were used to hit over 85 targets in Iraq and Syria. However, this information is not accurate as it was later reported by other sources that only a few dozen bombs were dropped during the strike.
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that CENTCOM released a statement and President Biden made statements without providing any evidence or context for these sources. Secondly, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the attack as a 'deadly drone strike' and referring to it as an escalation of attacks on US forces in Iraq and Syria. Thirdly, there is a dichotomous depiction of Iran-backed militias being described as both responsible for the attack and not having any involvement in it at the same time. Lastly, there are several examples where statements from anyone other than Jake Epstein are quoted without providing context or evidence to support them.
CENTCOM released a statement that said numerous aircraft, including long-ranger bombers, conducted airstrikes against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and affiliated militia groups in Iraq and Syria. It said more than 125 precision munitions were used to hit over 85 targets in the two countries.
The number of casualties is unclear, but he said the strikes are believed to be successful.
Tehran's foreign ministry initially denied any involvement in the deadly attack and said the militia groups it supports make their own decisions.
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The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the Iran-backed militias and portrays them as a threat to US security. This is evident in phrases such as 'Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and affiliated militia groups' which implies that these groups are all part of one organization with a single goal, when in reality they may have different objectives. The author also uses language that demonizes Iran by saying 'these attacks against US and Coalition forces'. This is an example of religious bias as it portrays Iranians as being inherently evil for attacking American troops. Additionally, the article contains examples of monetary bias, such as when it mentions that the strikes hit seven facilities used by militia groups in Iraq and Syria. The use of this language implies that these groups are financially supported by Iran which is a country with significant economic power.
Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and affiliated militia groups
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Jake Epstein has a conflict of interest on the topics of US military and Iran-backed militias as he is reporting for Business Insider which has financial ties to defense contractors that may benefit from increased military spending.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of US military and Iran-backed militias. The article mentions that the facilities struck included command and control operations centers, intelligence centers, rockets, missiles and unmanned aerial vehicle storages which are all related to these topics.
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The facilities that were struck included command and control operations centers
The US plans to take more action against Iran-backed militants in response to a deadly drone attack on an American base in Jordan
Iran has denied involvement in the strike on Tower 22. Pressed by Stephanopoulos on Sunday whether additional retaliation could escalate tension with Iran, Sullivan said it's something the US is prepared for.
The message that we have sent to Iran has been through our action not through our words
A bipartisan agreement is close in the Senate to provide more funding to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan and to fund enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border while overhauling immigration policy.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that the U.S will take 'more action' against Iran-backed militants in response to a deadly drone attack on an American base in Jordan. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that there was only one strike and more are yet to come when no further strikes have been announced by the U.S government.
The article states 'This was the beginning of our response, there will be more steps,' but no further action has been taken since this statement.
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The article contains an appeal to authority when it quotes Jake Sullivan saying that the U.S. will take more action against Iran-backed militants in response to a deadly drone attack on an American base in Jordan and that this was just the beginning of their response. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the killing of three American troops as 'tragic' and saying that it is something Tehran should be prepared for if they choose to respond directly to the U.S.
The U.S will take more action against Iran-backed militants in response to a deadly drone attack on an American base in Jordan
This was just the beginning of our response, there will be more steps
We have been in constant communication with Israel and are pushing for a deal to secure the release of many of the remaining Oct. 7 hostages thought to be held by Hamas
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The article contains a statement from the White House's national security adviser that there will be more action taken to respond to the tragic death of three American service members. This is an example of monetary bias as it implies that money and resources are being allocated towards military actions.
>u0022more steps," Jake Sullivan told ABC News 'This WeekƔ ufffd ufffd <br> >Some of those steps will be seen, some may not be seen. But there will be more action taken to respond to the tragic death of the three brave U.S. service members.<br>
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ABC News has a conflict of interest on the topics of Iran-backed militants and retaliatory strikes in Syria and Iraq. The article mentions that Jake Sullivan was involved in planning the strike against these militants, which could compromise his ability to act objectively.
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The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses US-Israel relations and Hamas war sparked by a terror attack in October 2021, which could be seen as biased towards Israel's perspective. Additionally, the article mentions Jake Sullivan, George Stephanopoulos and Lloyd Austin who are all high ranking officials of the Biden administration. This could indicate that ABC News has a political bias towards the current US government.
The article discusses US-Israel relations which could be seen as biased towards Israel's perspective.
