"US Greenlights Strikes on Iran-Linked Targets in Iraq and Syria After Drone Attack"

The US has approved a plan to target Iran-linked sites in Iraq and Syria in response to the killing of three soldiers, with the possibility of a multitiered and sustained military response. Iran has warned of a strong response to any aggression, while Iran-aligned groups have intensified attacks on US bases. Both sides have exchanged warnings, with the US considering strikes over several days, and Iran-aligned groups vowing to continue attacks until their demands are met. The situation has escalated amid the ongoing conflict in the region, including Israel's war on Gaza and border fighting with Lebanon's Hezbollah and Yemen's Houthi attacks.