The US has begun retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria, likely targeting Iran-backed militants responsible for a drone strike on an American base in Jordan. The attack killed three service members and wounded dozens more. Iran denies involvement, but the US claims it funded and armed the militants. President Joe Biden has warned of a strong response. The strike aims to degrade the capabilities of the Iran-backed militants without sparking a broader regional war, while Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit the Middle East to work on preventing wider conflict.
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