Neocons DEMAND IRAN WAR After US Troops Killed In Jordan

Summary

Crystal and Sager, hosts of a news show, discuss the recent drone strike in Jordan that killed 3 U.S. service members. They assert these attacks are linked to Biden's unconditional support of Israel and the Gaza war. While some politicians call for war with Iran, the hosts urge de-escalation. They also cover Trump blaming Biden, aid cuts to Palestine, and an interview with a Democratic mayor who won't meet with Biden over Israel policy. Overall, a nuanced discussion of the costs of current U.S. Middle East policy.

Takeaways

• 😢 3 US service members were killed and dozens injured in a drone strike on a military base in Jordan. The attack is being blamed on Iranian-backed militias.
• 😡 There are bipartisan calls for retaliation and escalation against Iran, despite no evidence of direct Iranian involvement.
• 🤔 The attacks are linked to US support for Israel's actions in Gaza, and stopped during the ceasefire there.
• 🤨 Escalation risks the lives of more US troops and makes the region more unstable.
• 😐 Biden's approval is plummeting, especially among young people, due to his Middle East policies.
• 😕 The Mayor of Dearborn refused to meet with Biden officials over unconditional support for Israel.
• 😠 Republicans are using the attacks to criticize Biden's foreign policy.
• 🤯 Some are calling to return to Trump's 'maximum pressure' policy on Iran.
• 😕 Between the Gaza war and now there have been over 160 attacks on US troops in the region.
• 😟 Without rethinking support for Israel, more US lives will likely be lost in the Middle East.

Q & A

What happened in Jordan that killed 3 US service members?

A suicide drone attack targeted US troops stationed at a facility called Tower 22 near the Syria-Jordan border, killing 3 service members and injuring over 30 others.

Who does the Biden administration believe is responsible for the attack?

The Biden administration believes Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria carried out the attack.

How does this attack relate to the Israel-Palestine conflict?

The attack is believed to be retaliation for the US support of Israel during the recent fighting in Gaza. There has been over 150 similar attacks since October 2021 when fighting initially broke out.

How are Republicans responding to the attack?

Many Republican politicians are calling for direct retaliation against Iran, with some like Lindsey Graham advocating for outright war.

What was Trump's reaction to the attack?

Trump claimed the attack would not have happened if he was still president, and blamed Biden for giving billions to Iran that funded the attack.

What is the UN's view on Israel's actions in Gaza?

The UN's ICJ has said Israel is plausibly committing genocide in Gaza based on bombing of civilians.

How could the conflict with Iran-backed militias end?

The attacks stopped during a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, indicating a resolution to that conflict would improve the situation.

Why does Israel want to expand the war?

Israeli PM Netanyahu is politically weak and needs military victories, so he wants to prolong fighting in Gaza and expand it elsewhere like Lebanon.

How do young Americans view Biden's support for Israel?

Biden's approval rating with Americans 18-29 is only 27%, indicating strong disapproval of his backing of Israel among young people.

What was Reagan's reaction to the 1983 Beirut bombing?

After 241 US troops were killed, Reagan withdrew forces from Lebanon rather than escalating conflict.