The U.S. military launched airstrikes on Friday in Iraq and Syria against more than 85 targets linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) and the militias it backs, in retaliation for last weekend's attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. troops.
The strikes, which included the use of long-range B-1 bombers flown from the United States, were the first in a multi-tiered response by President Joe Biden's administration to the attack by Iran-backed militants, and more U.S. military operations were expected in the coming days.
While the strikes did not target sites inside Iran, they signaled a further escalation of conflict in the Middle East from Israel's nearly four-month-old war with Palestinian Hamas militants in Gaza.
The strikes hit targets including command and control centers, rockets, missiles and drone storage facilities, as well as logistics and munition supply chain facilities, the U.S. military said in a statement.
What happened to authorizations from Congress before partaking in acts of war?
@AwedL1bertyTranshumanist3mos3MO
This is the worst administration ever! Remember they changed the definition of recession to gaslight the public? Now they're redefining war what is. This administration is dangerous, not for only America but for the world!
@Patriot-#1776Constitution3mos3MO
I think this move is actually going to be horrible for Biden's reputation. Conservatives and independents already have their minds made up – he's a spineless moron. But liberal faction that supports world peace, which is a significant number of them, is going to stop supporting Biden for this. Biden is ripping his voter base to shreds by engaging in this warmongering and atrocious behaviour, and it will only hurt him come election day.
@Patriot-#1776Constitution3mos3MO
We can't just expect the federal government to follow the Constitution on its own, the States need to re-assert their sovereignty and constitutional rights by NULLIFYING these stupid measures and refusing to send money for their operation, as Virginia and Kentucky did in 1798, New England States did in 1815, South Carolina did in 1832, and Wisconsin did in the 1850s. Go to the Tenth Amendment Center website to learn more about this wonderful constitutional defence states have against federal tyranny – and together we can push for the legislatures of our states to use this powerful shield against encroachment to the fullest of their abilities, and force Biden to respect the Constitution. Keyword – Nullification.
@InnocentUnicornDemocrat3mos3MO
Troop movement belongs to president. If he moves them into harms way you get a conflict which can stretch decades it’s the new code for”war”
@LoyalJellyfishDemocrat3mos3MO
Except that some were killed
@RhinoArtAmerican Solidarity3mos3MO
US is officially at war with Iran.
No more proxy war.
US drops 125 bombs on 85 targets linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard in devastating airstrikes on Iraq and Syria.
Whatever happened to world peace under this administration?
@R3gulationLlamaRepublican3mos3MO
You know, clearly it's not like the US has been involved in countless proxy wars and military operations around the world for decades or anything, or that maybe this latest action is just another attempt to counter Iran's influence in the region without actually escalating to a full-blown conflict.
@TreasuryHareGreen3mos3MO
We are bombing Iraq and Syria because our troops were attacked in Iraq and Syria.
But why do we even have troops in Syria and Iraq? Seriously, why do we have ANY troops there.
We can bomb anywhere on the planet. Why do we have troops on the ground?
@Patriot-#1776Constitution3mos3MO
This is one of the only times I can say in full honesty to a liberal "I heartily agree with you!"
@GrudgingBl4ckBoxRepublican3mos3MO
Because, you know, clearly the answer to why we have troops in Iraq and Syria is so simple and straightforward, right?
And now we've got people asking why we have troops on the ground when we can just bomb the hell out of everything from the sky. Because, you know, clearly that's a great solution for creating peace and stability in the region.
@9JN334X3mos3MO
Bombs are not the answer. We have killed so many innocent people with those bombs. If they want to fight fine, but don't bomb them and bring innocent people in it who have nothing to do with what you are fighting about.
@9CJ6CB63mos3MO
And risk thousands of American lives in the process? No. It’s a move built to ensure American safety, though it has risk, it’s less overall cost on our side.
@9JMS8K23mos3MO
Disgusting use of power when the US has been a main contributor to fanning flames in the Middle East leading to the deaths of our soldiers. Moreover, other American citizens were killed previously with no retribution from our government so why is now the time to add fire to the flame?
@9JNMCY43mos3MO
I think it's important that Americans understand that ongoing conflict in the middle east (and elsewhere) is not something far removed from the U.S..
@9JNDSZR3mos3MO
Getting involved in wars leads to ww3
@9JNCT8F3mos3MO
I'm concerned about escalating into a *** for-tat war.
@9JNCF7Q3mos3MO
Conflict is growing and the direction of war is becoming clearer.
@9JNC3FFRepublican3mos3MO
i like that the U.S is taking action
@9JNBJT43mos3MO
I think it is good that the United States is retaliating against Iran back terrorist groups that have been attacking US troops.
@9JN32KY3mos3MO
The US is evil and stupid for this.
@9JP3TMG3mos3MO
I think it my opinion on the topic would depend on specific information for why the US did it.
@9JNZ3K63mos3MO
I do not think the United States should have been involved in an act that doesn't really involve us.
@9JNY7FW3mos3MO
I think that we should look at why we bombed syria.
@9JNTKGN3mos3MO
I think it is unfair for the citizens to suffer this type of situation, especially because there are innocent families that end up dying due to the bombs, and I wonder if the bombs were necessary to be let down in public areas. The bombs also lead to multiple problems such as the outcome and having to redo and reconstruct buildings, etc.
@9JNS7Y83mos3MO
There is no reason and no excuse that the U.S should send 185 bombs to any other country.
@9JMTCSJ3mos3MO
We should turn the middle east into a waste land!
The moderate view is that we shouldn't be engaging in foreign battles if we can't afford to provide for the people on our own land. The more radical view is that Joe Biden is enabling genocide and using rampant Islamophobia to shield himself from criticism.
@9JMJCKQ3mos3MO
End the war between Israel and Palestine and give Palestine complete sovereignty and right to self-determination.
@9JMSYK33mos3MO
Stop supporting and making war in the Middle East
@9JMST4V3mos3MO
185 bombs seems a little bit much
@Patriot-#1776Constitution3mos3MO
US soldiers have been sitting ducks in these hostile nations for decades – and our "bases" have been attacked DOZENS of times, without much of any notice paid to it by the media. It's only when Biden's disapproval rating reaches 66% and everyone sees how weak and spineless that the media – and the government – decide to make a mountain out of it. I'm not the first to say this, but I think Biden's whole intention here is to create around himself the aurora of a "Wartime leader" who is boldly staring down a crisis, when, in fact, if he… Read more
@9JMS99P3mos3MO
Shows the USA isn't playing around with terrorists
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