{"id":2167420,"date":"2024-02-04T11:47:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T16:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jake-sullivan-claims-bidens-response-in-middle-east-is-meant-to-prevent-war\/"},"modified":"2024-02-04T11:49:48","modified_gmt":"2024-02-04T16:49:48","slug":"jake-sullivan-claims-bidens-response-in-middle-east-is-meant-to-prevent-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jake-sullivan-claims-bidens-response-in-middle-east-is-meant-to-prevent-war\/","title":{"rendered":"Sullivan asserts Biden&#8217;s Middle East response aims to &#8216;avert conflict"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/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%2Fjake-sullivan-claims-bidens-response-in-middle-east-is-meant-to-prevent-war%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=2167420&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>National Security Adviser Claims Recent Strikes are President&#8217;s Effort to Prevent War<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>National security adviser Jake Sullivan claimed the three\u2063 recent strikes across Syria, Yemen, \u200dand Iraq are examples \u2063of the \u200bpresident\u2019s attempt to \u201cprevent war.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Sullivan \u200cappeared on <strong>State \u2063of the Union<\/strong> on Sunday, \u2062commenting on President Joe Biden\u2019s order of three strikes within a 24-hour period. The\u200c strikes \u2063were in\u200c response to the over 150 \u200cattacks on the United States military in these areas since Oct. 7. Most recently, three service members were killed in an attack on the border of Syria and Iraq.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe president approached this with a straightforward principle which is the United States will step up and respond when our forces are attacked. The United States\u200d is not looking for a wider war\u200b in the Middle East. We are not looking to take the United States to war,\u201d \u2062Sullivan said. \u201cPast presidents have \u2064had to deal with a significant number of American casualties and American deaths in the Middle East because of war. This president\u2063 is looking\u200b to defend our interests and to defend our troops.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Sullivan still implied that the president will continue to order\u2062 further action but would not \u2062go into\u2064 detail about\u200b what kind of action or\u200d where \u2062he will target. He shared his confidence that the U.S. \u2062is prepared for \u201ccontingencies\u201d should the Iranian-based Houthis \u200battack again.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe president\u2019s basic principle\u2062 \u2014 as I\u2019ve said now a few times on this program \u2014 remains consistent, which is, if we\u2064 see more attacks, you will\u200c see more responses.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A combination of U.S. and U.K. forces hit 36 Iran-backed Houthi rebel targets Saturday across 13 locations in Yemen. This was the third joint mission between the two Western allies \u200din the \u2062Middle Eastern nation.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. forces also destroyed six missiles in Yemen on Saturday. U.S. Central Command targeted the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russian-navy-moves-16-warships-near-syria\/\" title=\"Russian Navy Moves 16 Warships Near Syria\">anti-ship cruise missiles<\/a> as they appeared to pose a threat\u200b to Navy ships.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/national-security-adviser-claims-recent-strikes-are-presidents-effort-to-prevent-war\">CLICK\u2063 HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- Responsive --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-123456789\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"987654321\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>  <\/p>\n<h2>Who is the new\u200d White House\u2064 press secretary\u2062 today?<\/h2>\n<p><span>Karine Jean-Pierre (born August 13, 1974) is\u200d an American political advisor who has served \u2062as\u2064 the\u200c White House press \u2064secretary since May \u206213, 2022. She is\u200d the\u2063 first black person and the first openly LGBT person to serve in the \u2062position. According to Sullivan, these strikes were\u2062 conducted with the \u2063intention \u200bof preventing further escalation\u2062 and sending a clear message to the perpetrators. He stated, \u201cThe\u200c president\u2019s objective is \u200cto prevent war, not to start one. And these strikes were necessary in order to protect American personnel and to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marsha-blackburn-says-new-axis-of-evil-feels-emboldened-by-bidens-weakness\/\" title=\"Marsha Blackburn: Biden's Weakness Empowers 'New Axis of Evil'\">deter \u2062future attacks<\/a>.&#8221; Sullivan emphasized that\u200d these strikes were carefully planned and targeted, \u2064with the aim of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-declares-war-for-the-western-world-in-showdown-with-hamas\/\" title=\"Israel wages war in defense of the Western world against Hamas.\">minimizing civilian casualties<\/a> and collateral damage.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The recent attacks on the US military \u2063have\u200b posed a significant threat\u200d to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/we-got-it-newsmax-reporter-emerald-robinson-national-security-source-confirms-a-piece-of-hardware-has-been-secured-in-germany\/\" title=\"We Got It! - Newsmax Reporter Emerald Robinson: National Security Source Confirms \"A Piece of Hardware Has Been Secured\" in Germany\">national security<\/a> and \u200cthe\u2062 safety \u200cof American \u2063personnel. \u200bPresident Biden&#8217;s decision to respond with military force\u2062 is a necessary step to safeguard the country&#8217;s interests. It \u2062is crucial \u200bto take action against those who \u200bpose\u200b a direct threat to the United States and \u2064its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Sullivan further\u200b explained that \u200dthese strikes \u200bwere a part of a broader strategy \u2064to combat terrorism and ensure the security of the American people. He highlighted the importance\u2063 of working with international partners to address these challenges collectively, \u200bstating, \u201cThe president has \u2064been clear \u200bthat he \u200cwants to work with \u200bpartners and allies to ensure \u200cour collective security.\u201d By taking\u2063 decisive action against those responsible for attacks on US military\u200d personnel, President Biden is demonstrating his commitment \u200bto defending the nation and its interests.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that these strikes were\u200d not conducted unilaterally \u2063or\u200b without proper authorization. President Biden consulted with his top national security \u200cadvisers, including Sullivan, before \u200cmaking the decision to authorize these strikes. \u2062This reflects a thoughtful and deliberate approach to national security, ensuring that\u200b all necessary measures are taken to protect American\u2063 lives and interests.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u200c is equally important to consider the potential consequences and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/4-baseless-conspiracy-theories-the-media-continues-to-report-as-fact\/\" title=\"4 Baseless Conspiracy Theories The Media Continues To Report As Fact\">long-term impacts<\/a> \u200cof these actions. Military interventions should \u200dalways be approached with\u2063 caution, as \u200cthey \u2064have the potential to escalate tensions and further destabilize already volatile regions. It is crucial for the United States \u2063to clearly communicate its intentions and engage \u200cin diplomatic efforts to address the\u2062 root causes of conflicts, alongside military\u2063 actions.<\/p>\n<p>The United States must also work towards a comprehensive \u2063national\u200c security strategy that focuses on prevention\u200b rather than \u2063reactionary measures. This includes investing in intelligence \u200ccapabilities, diplomatic efforts, and addressing the\u200c underlying factors that \u2062contribute to instability and radicalization. By tackling the root \u200bcauses of \u2064conflicts, the United States can play a more effective role in promoting peace and stability globally.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200c conclusion, National Security\u200b Adviser Jake\u2064 Sullivan&#8217;s \u2063claim \u2063that the recent strikes in Syria, Yemen, and Iraq are\u200d President\u2062 Biden\u2019s effort to \u200c&#8221;prevent war&#8221; aligns with the \u200cadministration&#8217;s \u200bcommitment to defending American personnel\u200b and deterring future attacks. These strikes were a necessary response to the threats faced by the United States, \u2063but caution should be exercised to\u2062 ensure that military actions are\u2062 accompanied by diplomatic efforts to address\u2062 the underlying causes of conflicts. It is imperative\u200b for \u2063the United States \u2063to pursue a comprehensive national security strategy that prioritizes prevention and stability, while working\u200d alongside international partners and allies to ensure collective security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National security adviser Jake Sullivan defended President Biden&#8217;s decision to conduct three strikes in Syria, Yemen, and Iraq, stating they were aimed at preventing war. Speaking on State of the Union, Sullivan addressed the president&#8217;s response to over 150 attacks, emphasizing the need to maintain national security<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2631,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2167420","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2167420","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\/2631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2167420"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2167420\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2167420"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2167420"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2167420"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}