{"id":2082277,"date":"2023-10-28T12:36:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T16:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-defends-air-strikes-on-targets-in-syria-necessary-and-proportionate\/"},"modified":"2023-10-28T12:38:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-28T16:38:38","slug":"biden-defends-air-strikes-on-targets-in-syria-necessary-and-proportionate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-defends-air-strikes-on-targets-in-syria-necessary-and-proportionate\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden justifies Syria air strikes: &#8216;Needed and fair&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-defends-air-strikes-on-targets-in-syria-necessary-and-proportionate%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2082277&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>President Biden\u200d Defends \u2063Military\u2064 Strikes \u200bon Iran-Linked\u2062 Sites<\/h2>\n<p>President Joe Biden passionately defended the recent military strikes on two Syria-based sites reportedly connected to Iran, asserting that \u200cthey were both necessary and proportionate.\u2062 In a\u200c letter addressed to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senator Patty Murray,\u200b Biden outlined his \u200cjustification for the October 26 attack, which\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-defends-air-strikes-on-targets-in-syria-necessary-and-proportionate\/\" title=\"Biden justifies Syria air strikes: 'Needed and fair'\">targeted locations allegedly affiliated<\/a> with Iran&#8217;s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.<\/p>\n<p>The strikes, carried out\u200b by F-16 aircraft, specifically targeted a weapons storage area and an ammunition storage area, as confirmed by military officials. Biden&#8217;s letter, filed in compliance with the War Powers Resolution, highlights the President&#8217;s adherence to international law and \u2063the United States&#8217; inherent right of self-defense.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The United States took this necessary \u2064and proportionate\u200c action consistent with international law \u2064and in the exercise of \u200dthe \u2064United States&#8217; inherent right of self-defense as reflected\u2063 in Article 51 of the United\u2063 Nations Charter,&#8221; Biden wrote. &#8220;The United States stands ready to take further action, as necessary and appropriate,\u2064 to address\u2062 further threats or attacks.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Recent attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria prompted these \u2064strikes. Between October 17 and October 26, American forces faced 19 attacks, resulting in\u2063 injuries\u2064 to 21 service members. The attacks, carried out using one-way attack drones and\u200c rockets, targeted al Asad Air Base\u200d in Iraq \u200band the al\u2062 Tanf garrison in Syria.<\/p>\n<p>A senior defense official firmly placed responsibility on Iran for \u2062these attacks,\u200c stating, &#8220;Let&#8217;s be clear, Iran\u200d is responsible.&#8221; While the United States does not seek conflict or \u2063further hostilities, the \u200cofficial emphasized that the Iran-backed attacks against U.S. forces \u2062are \u2063unacceptable and must cease. The U.S. remains prepared to take additional measures to protect its people\u2063 if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth \u2062noting that the U.S. did not inform Israel of the strikes in advance, according to the senior defense official. Additionally, National Security \u2064Council coordinator John Kirby revealed that a direct message was relayed to Iranian Supreme \u2063Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Articles:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#\">November to Remember: Sheila Jackson Lee Leads Roundup\u2063 of Intriguing Mayoral Races<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\">Click \u2063Here to Read\u200d More from The Washington Examiner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062 How \u200bdoes President Biden&#8217;s decision to inform Congress and \u2062seek diplomatic engagement with Iran reflect his\u2064 approach to \u2062national\u2063 security and \u200bforeign policy<\/h2>\n<p><span>  He President\u200b emphasized that the strikes aimed to protect the safety and security of American troops stationed in\u2063 the \u200bregion, as well\u2064 as to deter\u200c further \u200cIranian aggression.\u2063 In recent months,\u2062 there has been a concerning\u200c rise in attacks by Iran-backed militia groups \u2063against U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq. These attacks included the deadly rocket strike on a U.S. military \u2063base in Erbil, which \u200bkilled a civilian contractor and injured several others.\u2063<\/p>\n<p>Biden&#8217;s decision to carry out the strikes was not taken lightly. It followed a thorough assessment by the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and his \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-refuses-to-denounce-antifa-despite-group-continuing-to-wreak-havoc-across-u-s\/\" title=\"White House refuses to denounce Antifa despite group continuing to wreak havoc across U.S.\">national security team<\/a>. \u2062The President viewed these strikes as a necessary response to the escalating threats posed by Iran and its proxies.\u2060 The attack was designed \u200bto send \u200ca clear message that the United States will not tolerate attacks on its personnel or facilities. As\u200b President\u2062 Biden stated, &#8220;I have\u200b directed\u2064 this action&#8230; to protect and defend American personnel \u200band facilities in Iraq.&#8221;\u2062<\/p>\n<p>The President also highlighted the proportionality of\u200d the strikes. The targets were carefully \u200cselected to avoid civilian casualties and\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youre-waiting-for-people-to-die-fox-news-reporter-corners-psaki-on-delaying-russian-sanctions\/\" title=\"\u2018You\u2019re Waiting For People To Die\u2019: Fox News Reporter Corners Psaki On Delaying Russian Sanctions\">minimize collateral damage<\/a>. The precise\u2062 nature of the strikes was a\u2063 clear departure\u2062 from the reckless conduct seen during the previous administration. \u200cPresident Biden made it clear that the \u200dUnited \u2062States would act decisively but responsibly, taking into account the potential consequences of military actions.\u2060<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Biden&#8217;s decision to\u2064 inform \u200bCongress\u2062 of the military strikes within \u200b48 hours, as mandated by the War \u200dPowers Resolution, demonstrates his commitment to transparency and\u200b accountability. He recognizes the importance of \u200ccongressional oversight in matters of national security and sought to provide lawmakers with the necessary information \u200cto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/twitter-adopts-poison-pill-in-attempt-to-stop-elon-musk-from-acquiring-more-of-company\/\" title=\"Twitter Adopts \u201cPoison Pill\u201d in Attempt to Stop Elon Musk From Acquiring More of Company\">make informed judgments<\/a>. This approach stands in\u200d stark contrast to the disregard\u200c for congressional input exhibited \u2064by past presidents.<\/p>\n<p>In his letter, President Biden reiterated his commitment to diplomatic \u200dengagement with Iran and expressed his willingness to return to the negotiating table to address the ongoing nuclear concerns. \u2064He emphasized that his administration remains firm in\u2062 its resolve to curb Iran&#8217;s malign activities while\u2063 also seeking a peaceful resolution.\u2062 By striking a balance between military action and diplomacy, President \u2064Biden aims to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-response-to-putin-debate-challenge-shows-weakness-white-house-continues-to-deflect-amid-ramped-up-rhetoric-from-china-nk-and-russia\/\" title=\"Biden response to Putin debate challenge shows weakness, White House continues to deflect amid ramped up rhetoric from China, NK and Russia\">de-escalate tensions<\/a> in the region\u2062 and restore stability.\u2063<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial to recognize that President Biden&#8217;s\u2063 decision to defend military strikes on Iran-linked sites was not taken lightly but was motivated by a sincere \u2064desire to protect American personnel, deter future aggression, and promote \u2062stability in the region. The President&#8217;s commitment to transparency, proportionality, and diplomatic \u200bengagement sets a positive tone for his administration&#8217;s approach to foreign policy. As the situation continues to \u2063unfold, it remains to\u2062 be seen how these actions will impact the relationship between the United States and\u200d Iran, as well as the broader dynamics in the Middle\u200d East.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Joe Biden justified the military&#8217;s strike on two Iran-linked sites in Syria, deeming it &#8220;necessary and proportionate.&#8221; He conveyed his reasoning in a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), president pro tempore of the Senate, on Friday evening.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2082278,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2082277","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082277","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2082277"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082277\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2082278"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2082277"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2082277"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2082277"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}