"Biden Notifies Congress of Strikes in Iraq and Syria, Asserts War Powers"

President Biden has officially notified Congress of the targeted strikes he ordered against militia groups in Iraq and Syria affiliated with Iran. He promised to "take further action" to protect U.S. bases and troops in the region. The strikes were in response to attacks on U.S. forces, and Biden warned that the U.S. stands ready to address further threats. The president did not name the specific militia groups targeted, but the strikes aimed to deter future attacks and minimize civilian casualties. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized that the strikes were separate from the Israel-Hamas conflict and intended solely to protect U.S. personnel.