“The United States has issued a robust warning through a counterstrike on Iran-backed forces in Iraq, emphasizing a firm stance with the declaration, ‘Will Not Hesitate…'”
“The U.S. Defense Secretary affirmed that President Joe Biden is prepared to take decisive action without hesitation to protect the United States, its troops, and its interests.”
“The U.S. forces conducted targeted strikes on three sites utilized by Iran-backed forces in Iraq in response to a prior attack that resulted in three American personnel sustaining injuries. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin characterized the strikes as ‘necessary’ and ‘proportionate.’
“Today, under the direction of @POTUS, U.S. military forces carried out precise and proportionate strikes on three facilities used by Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups in Iraq. These strikes are a response to a series of attacks on U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria orchestrated by Iranian-sponsored militias, including an assault by the Iran-affiliated Kataib Hezbollah on Erbil Air Base earlier today,” stated Austin in an official release also shared on X, formerly Twitter.
The statement noted that today’s attack resulted in injuries to three U.S. personnel, with one of them in critical condition. Secretary Austin expressed, ‘My prayers are with the brave Americans who were injured today.'”
“In response to recent developments, the United States executed a counterstrike on Iran-backed forces in Iraq. The U.S. Defense Secretary conveyed a strong message, stating that President Biden ‘will not hesitate to take necessary action to defend the U.S.’ Furthermore, the Defense Secretary emphasized that protecting the United States, its troops, and its interests is of utmost priority. The statement also clarified that while there is no intention to escalate conflict in the region, the U.S. is committed and fully prepared to take additional necessary measures to safeguard its people and facilities.”
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