US Approves Jordan's F-16 Jets For Strikes In Iraq

ERBIL, Iraq - Feb. 3, 2024 - PRLog -- In response to escalating tensions in the region, the United States has granted approval for Jordan's F-16 jets to conduct strikes in Iraq. This decision comes after a series of major airstrikes on 85 targets across seven locations in Iraq and Syria, targeting Iranian-backed militias that have been responsible for attacks on US troops in the Middle East.

The retaliatory strikes, which lasted 30 minutes, were deemed successful by the White House. The action was taken following a drone strike by Iran-backed militants on a US military outpost in Jordan, resulting in the tragic loss of three US service members and injuring more than 40 others.

President Joe Biden, in a statement, emphasized that the US military response will be conducted strategically, stating, "The United States does not seek conflict in the Middle East or anywhere else in the world. But let all those who might seek to do us harm know this: If you harm an American, we will respond."

The recent airstrikes carried out on Friday were significantly larger in scale compared to previous attacks on Iranian-backed militias. While the administration aims to deter and prevent further attacks, it also seeks to avoid a full-scale conflict with Iran, considering the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

US Central Command confirmed that the airstrikes were executed in both Iraq and Syria, targeting Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and affiliated militia groups.

This decision signifies the commitment of the United States to protect its interests and ensure the safety of its military personnel in the region. The approval granted to Jordan's F-16 jets for strikes in Iraq underscores the strategic partnership between the two nations in combating threats posed by Iranian-backed militias.

The United States remains steadfast in its pursuit of peace and stability in the Middle East and emphasizes its willingness to respond decisively to any harm inflicted upon its citizens.

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