"Biden Decides Response to Attack on US Troops in Jordan"

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"Biden Decides Response to Attack on US Troops in Jordan"
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President Joe Biden has stated that he has made a decision on how to respond to the drone attack that killed U.S. service members in Jordan, indicating that the U.S. could take a tiered approach with multiple actions. While not specifying the nature of the response, Biden emphasized the desire to avoid a wider war in the Middle East and held Iran responsible for supplying weapons to the attackers. The attack, carried out by Iran-backed militants, resulted in the deaths of three U.S. service members and left at least 34 wounded. Biden is facing pressure for a strong response, with Republicans criticizing his handling of the situation.

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