Biden informs Congress of Xmas missile strikes in Iraq & Syria
President Biden Takes Action Against Iranian Proxy Forces
President Joe Biden has informed Congress about a series of retaliatory strikes carried out in Iraq and Syria. These strikes targeted Iranian proxy forces in response to a drone attack on U.S. personnel earlier that day. The attack left one service member in critical condition and two others injured.
In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate President Pro Tempore Patty Murray, President Biden stated, “I directed this military action to protect United States citizens and in furtherance of our national security and foreign policy interests.” He emphasized that the strikes were conducted within the boundaries of international law and the United States’ right to self-defense.
This is not the first time the U.S. has taken such action as part of its deterrent strategy. However, these strikes have not yet been successful in preventing attacks on U.S. troops in the Middle East. Additionally, President Biden is facing criticism within his own party for his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Pressure on Israel to End Gaza Conflict
While President Biden initially supported Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military response to Hamas’s terrorist attacks, he has started distancing himself from the offensive. The president has been urging the Netanyahu government to de-escalate the situation in Gaza, as he believes that Israel is losing support both domestically and internationally for its actions.
President Biden remains committed to protecting U.S. citizens and interests abroad and is prepared to take further action if necessary to address future threats or attacks.
Read more: The Washington Examiner
What actions did President Biden take against Iranian proxy forces, and why?
President Biden Takes Action Against Iranian Proxy Forces
President Joe Biden has informed Congress about a series of retaliatory strikes carried out in Iraq and Syria. These strikes targeted Iranian proxy forces in response to a drone attack on U.S. personnel earlier that day. The attack left one service member in critical condition and two others injured.
In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate President Pro Tempore Patty Murray, President Biden stated, “I directed this military action to protect United States citizens and in furtherance of our national security and foreign policy interests.” He emphasized that the strikes were conducted within the boundaries of international law and the United States’ right to self-defense.
This is not the first time the U.S. has taken such action as part of its deterrent strategy. However, these strikes have not yet been successful in preventing attacks on U.S. troops in the Middle East. Additionally, President Biden is facing criticism within his own party for his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Pressure on Israel to End Gaza Conflict
While President Biden initially supported Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military response to Hamas’s terrorist attacks, he has started distancing himself from the offensive. The president has been urging the Netanyahu government to de-escalate the situation in Gaza, as he believes that Israel is losing support both domestically and internationally for its actions.
President Biden remains committed to protecting U.S. citizens and interests abroad and is prepared to take further action if necessary to address future threats or attacks.
Read more: The Washington Examiner
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