Will Biden Go to War? | 3 US Troops Killed by Iran-backed Militias | Vantage with Palki Sharma
Summary
TLDRTensions escalate in West Asia as Iran-backed militias launch a drone strike on a US base in Jordan, killing 3 soldiers. The US vows to respond and hold Iran responsible despite its denial of involvement. With bipartisan pressure to retaliate, the US may redirect troops in the region for strikes in Iraq or Iran instead of solely fighting ISIS, risking greater regional war. Both countries wish to avoid further escalation but the attack threatens this, forcing the US to balance deterrence with restraint given domestic political pressures in an election year.
Takeaways
- ๐ณ Tension continues to escalate in West Asia, potentially drawing the US directly into the conflict
- ๐ฅ A US military base in Jordan called Tower 22 was attacked, killing 3 soldiers
- ๐ฟ The attack was a drone strike launched by a group backed by Iran calling itself the Islamic Resistance in Iraq
- ๐ก This Iran-backed group has attacked the US over 160 times since October 2022
- ๐ This strike that killed 3 US troops is the first direct hostile action since the Israel-Hamas war began
- ๐ค President Biden said the US shall respond and will hold all responsible to account
- ๐ค Iran denies giving orders to the militias that attacked, distancing itself from the strikes
- ๐พ But the US blames Iran, with politicians calling for strikes inside Iran in response
- ๐คจ The US had troops in the region to combat ISIS, but they may now be redirected against Iran-backed groups
- ๐ฐ There is a chance the US escalates with boots on the ground, risking a larger war the US and Iran both want to avoid
Q & A
What happened that may draw the US directly into the war?
-A US military base called Tower 22 in Jordan was attacked by a drone strike launched by a group backed by Iran, killing 3 American soldiers and injuring at least 34 others.
What group took credit for the drone strike attack?
-The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a group of militias that operate in Iraq and Syria and are backed by Iran.
How has the Islamic Resistance targeted the US recently?
-Reports say the group has attacked the US over 160 times since the October 7th attack by Hamas.
How did President Biden and Defense Secretary Austin respond?
-They made statements blaming Iran for backing the radical militant groups responsible for the attack.
What actions are US politicians calling for against Iran?
-Republican Senators Graham and McConnell want Biden to strike targets inside Iran and compel Iran to change its behavior. Congressman Jeffrey says all responsible actors must be held accountable.
What principle had the US been operating under regarding Iran up till now?
-The principle of deterrence, trying to deter Iran-backed groups from attacking through limited air strikes and missile attacks.
Why might the US now feel compelled to escalate militarily?
-Because deterrence failed and 3 soldiers were killed, putting political pressure on Biden to respond forcefully in an election year.
How many US troops are currently stationed near Iran?
-About 900 in Syria, 2,500 in Iraq, and 4,000 in Jordan.
What were these troops originally placed to combat?
-They were leading a coalition to fight the ISIS terror group in the region.
What are both the US and Iran trying to avoid?
-An all-out war between the two countries in West Asia.
Outlines
๐ US military base in Jordan attacked by Iran-backed militias
A US military base called Tower 22 in Jordan was attacked by drones launched by the Iran-backed Islamic Resistance in Iraq group. 3 US soldiers were killed and 34 injured. The US blames Iran for backing the militias. Iran denies giving orders. US President Biden and officials vow to hold responsible parties accountable, indicating potential US retaliation.
๐ Iran denies responsibility but US blames it for attack
Iran denies giving orders to the militias for the attack. But the US blames Iran for backing the radical groups responsible. US politicians call for striking Iran. The US may have to escalate despite trying to avoid war with Iran.
๐ง US troops may switch focus from ISIS to Iran-backed militias
The US has troops in the region to combat ISIS. But they may now target the Iran-backed militias instead. However, that risks all-out war, which both the US and Iran want to avoid. The attack may have changed things. The scenario remains uncertain.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กescalation
๐กdrone attack
๐กIslamic Resistance in Iraq
๐กdeterrence
๐กretaliation
๐กescalation
๐กdeterrence
๐กmilitias
๐กhostilities
๐กretaliation
Highlights
Tension continues to escalate between US and Iran-backed militias
US military base in Jordan attacked, 3 soldiers killed, 34 injured
Attack launched by Iran-backed Islamic Resistance in Iraq militia group
First US casualties from hostile action since Israel-Hamas war began
Biden threatens response against those responsible
Iran denies ordering attack, says militias acted independently
US firmly blames Iran, politicians call for strikes inside Iran
Biden under pressure to respond strongly in an election year
US troops in region could shift focus from ISIS to Iran-backed militias
Risk of further escalation and all-out war between US and Iran
Both sides were trying to avoid direct conflict until now
Deterrence failed - militias attacked despite US strikes in Iraq/Syria/Yemen
Boots on the ground now in play - US has troops near conflict zones
Troops may redirect from fighting ISIS to targeting Iran militias
Attack changed scenario - war may be difficult for both to avoid now
Transcripts
meanwhile in West Asia tension continues
to escalate so much so that now the US
may be drawn directly into this war so
far they were operating on the sidelines
but now they've suffered a direct attack
it happened on Sunday night at a US
military base called Tower
22 it's in Jordan Tower 22 was attacked
three American soldiers were killed at
least 34 were injured it was a drone
attack launched by group that calls
itself the Islamic resistance in
Iraq this is the group that has taken
credit for the strike it's a group of
militias that operate in Iraq and Syria
and they're backed by
Iran this iran-backed group has been on
the war path for months since the
October 7th attack by Hamas they've
attacked the US multiple times Reports
say over 160 times and finally this
weekend they broke through the American
defenses
it's a massive escalation three US
troops killed by direct hostile
action it's a first since the Israel
Hamas War began and this may Force the
Americans into action I want to point
out that we had a tough day last night
in the Middle East we lost three brave
souls and attack one of our
bases I
ask
Jes and we shall
respond God bless you all thank you for
allowing to be
here Biden said that the US shall
respond he also released a statement the
last line is clearly a
threat it says we will hold all those
responsible to account at a time and in
a manner of our
choosing this has sent alarm bells
ringing in West Asia especially in Iran
the country Washington blames for the
deaths here is how Iran
responded resistance groups in the
region do not take orders from the
Islamic Republic of Iran in their
decisions and actions repeating baseless
accusations against Iran is the
projection and conspiracy of those who
see their interests in dragging
America's feet into a new battle in the
region and inciting it in the expansion
and escalation of the crisis to cover up
their
problems so thean is distancing itself
from the attacks it says it did not give
orders to the militias that they acted
on their own but the US is not buying it
look at Biden's statement again he said
the attack was carried out by radical
iran-backed militant
groups he made sure to mention Iran so
did defense secretary Lloyd Austin in a
separate
statement so they are not being shy
about naming Iran and American
politicians are even less
restrained Republican party Senator
Lindsay Graham has called for and I'm
quoting striking targets of significance
inside
Iran Republican senator Mitch McConnell
wants Biden to and I'm quoting again
exercise American strengths to compel
Iran to change its Behavior even
Democrats are not holding back
Congressman hakee Jeffrey says every
single malignant actor responsible must
be held
accountable so Biden may not have a
choice really three soldiers have died
this is an election year Joe Biden
cannot afford to look soft which means
there is a chance that the US would
escalate so far it has limited itself to
air strikes in Iraq and Syria and
missile attacks on the Yemen based houti
group Washington was working on the
principle of deterrence but that has
clearly failed they could not deter the
Iraq based militias from
attacking so now the boots on the ground
may come into play and the Americans do
have some they have about 900 troops in
Syria 2,500 in Iraq and 4,000 in
Jordan they had been placed there to
combat a different threat to fight the
Isis the US has been leading a coalition
to take down the terror group Isis in
this region but these troops could now
be redirected and they may be used
against the Islamic resistance in Iraq
instead or perhaps even against their
backers in
Iran that risks another allout war in
West Asia something that the US and Iran
have both been trying to avoid and
Iran's message proves this so do
America's actions so far but this attack
may have changed the scenario we'll keep
you updated as the story
develops
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