"US and Israel Brace for Retaliation from Iran Following Deadly Strike"

The Biden administration is preparing for potential retaliation from Iran following an Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria, with US officials expecting an attack on Israeli or American assets in the Middle East within the next week. The US believes the strike was carried out by Israel, and President Biden assured Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of strong US support against Iranian threats. The situation raises concerns about potential escalation in the conflict between Hamas and Israel, as Iranian-backed militant groups have targeted US troops in the region, leading to US-led airstrikes on their outposts in Syria and Iraq.