Biden’s balancing act with Iran aims for deterrence, not a wider war
After a drone attack killed three U.S. troops in Jordan in January 2024, President Joe Biden faced pressure to strike Iran. He instead ordered strikes on 85 targets in Iraq and Syria against Iran-backed militants, the biggest such U.S. attacks in the region, while seeking to avoid a wider war.
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5 developments- Jan 29, 2024Biden under pressure to confront Iran after troop deaths
- Jan 30, 2024Biden decided response to drone strike that killed 3 US troops, says Iran ‘responsible’ but doesn’t want wider war
- Jan 31, 2024Iran threatens to 'decisively respond' to any US strikes as Biden weighs response to Jordan attack
- Feb 2, 2024Only lean-right coverage:Biden should respond to Iran with more than military strikes
- Feb 3, 2024Biden’s balancing act with Iran aims for deterrence, not a wider war
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