Experts suggest that unless an attack causes multiple American casualties or serious damage to U.S. assets, the Biden administration is not expected to change its posture in any major way.
The U.S. currently has 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 more in neighboring Iraq, on a mission to advise and assist local forces trying to prevent a resurgence of ISIL (ISIS).
The U.S. has conducted a series of airstrikes on Iranian facilities in Syria, marking a significant escalation in response to attacks on U.S. troops in the Middle East.
This marks the third time in just over two weeks that the U.S. has retaliated against these militants for a growing number of attacks on bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria.
The United States has recently conducted a series of airstrikes on Iranian facilities in Syria, marking a significant escalation in the Biden administration's response to attacks on U.S. troops in the Middle East. The strikes targeted a training facility and a 'safe house' used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated groups.
This marks the third time in just over two weeks that the U.S. has retaliated against these militants for a growing number of attacks on bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria. The strikes targeted sites near Abukamal and Mayadin, used by Iranian-backed groups. The U.S. currently has 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 more in neighboring Iraq, on a mission to advise and assist local forces trying to prevent a resurgence of ISIL (ISIS).
Despite the escalating tensions, experts suggest that unless an attack causes multiple American casualties or serious damage to U.S. assets, the Biden administration is not expected to change its posture in any major way. It remains largely unknown how Washington would react to a major attack on U.S. troops. The U.S. troops based in Iraq and Syria have been attacked at least 48 times since Oct. 17, injuring about 56 troops.
The U.S. is holding Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responsible for repeated rocket and drone launches against facilities housing U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria. The recent airstrikes are seen as an attempt by the U.S. to deter violence against American forces without provoking a broader regional conflict.
This marks the third time in three weeks that the US has attacked targets in the region, holding Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responsible for repeated rocket and drone launches against facilities housing US troops in Iraq and Syria.
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The US has attempted to send a message of deterrence to Iran through the strikes and the military presence in the region, including two carrier strike groups and an amphibious ready group, as well as additional air defense systems that have been moved to the Middle East.
The operation marks a significant escalation by the Biden administration, which aims to deter violence against American forces without provoking a broader regional conflict.
The article suggests that unless an attack causes multiple American casualties or serious damage to U.S. assets, experts don’t expect to see the Biden administration changing its posture in any major way.
The article concludes by stating that it’s largely unknown how Washington would react to a major attack on U.S. troops.
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The article also highlights that U.S. troops based in Iraq and Syria have been attacked at least 48 times since Oct. 17, after the breakout of a war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
The US has 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 more in neighbouring Iraq, on a mission to advise and assist local forces trying to prevent a resurgence of ISIL (ISIS).
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US and coalition troops have been attacked at least 40 times in Iraq and Syria by Iran-backed forces in recent weeks, injuring about 56 troops.
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The US is concerned that the Israel-Hamas conflict could spread through the Middle East and leave US troops at isolated bases exposed. - This statement seems to imply a bias towards the US perspective, presenting it as a victim of potential aggression.
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Al Jazeera is a state-funded broadcaster. Qatar has previously funded Hamas.
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on two locations in eastern Syria involving Iranian-backed groups, hitting a training location and a weapons facility.
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The militant groups, many operating under the umbrella of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, have carried out nearly 50 attacks since Oct. 17 on bases housing U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria.