February 2, 2024 US 'not looking for a war with Iran,' White House says, strikes designed to 'put an end' to attacks on troops The White House stressed Friday evening that the United States is “not looking for a war with Iran," saying the retaliatory strikes carried out in Syria and Iraq were designed to “de-escalate" tensions and “put an end" to attacks on U.S. troops in the region.
February 2, 2024 Biden attends dignified transfer of fallen troops killed in Jordan drone attack President Biden took part in the dignified transfer of the remains of three troops killed in the Iran-backed militia attack in Jordan last weekend.
January 31, 2024 White House promises retaliation against Iran proxy group: 'The first thing you see won't be the last' White House national security spokesman John Kirby reiterated President Biden's decision to respond to an Iran-backed proxy group that killed three American soldiers in Jordan.
January 31, 2024 US strikes Houthi anti-aircraft missile inside Yemen, official says The U.S. struck a Houthi anti-aircraft missile that was preparing to launch from a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen Wednesday, a U.S. official tells 91±¬ÁÏ.
January 30, 2024 DOD casts doubt on Iran-backed militia’s claim to halt strikes on US troops: ‘actions speak louder than words’ The Department of Defense is casting doubts on an Iran-backed militia's claim that it is suspending attacks on US troops after a drone attack killed three soldiers early Sunday.
January 29, 2024 Iran-backed militia attack update: 34 US service members injured, 8 evacuated from Jordan The number of U.S. service members injured in an attack by Iran-backed militias on a base in Jordan rose late Sunday to 34, including eight who had to be evacuated.
January 28, 2024 Who is the Iran-backed coalition Islamic Resistance in Iraq, responsible for deadly drone strike on US troops? Who is the coalition of Iran-backed Islamic militant groups who claimed responsibility for the attack on a base in Jordan that killed three U.S. troops?
January 28, 2024 US in talks with Iraq to end troop mission against ISIS The U.S. and Iraq held the first round of talks about a potential plan for the U.S. to withdraw the roughly 2,500 troops that have been stationed in the country.
January 24, 2024 US and Iraq to discuss future military presence in coming weeks: Pentagon official The U.S. and Iraqi governments are expected to start talks on the future of the U.S. military presence in the coming weeks a defense official told 91±¬ÁÏ.
January 23, 2024 US conducts strikes on Iraq facilities used by Iran-backed militia group, Defense Secretary Austin says The U.S. has carried out strikes in Iraq against Iran-linked groups following attacks against U.S. troops stationed in the country, as some were injured.