"Biden Under Pressure: Retaliation Dilemma After US Troops Killed in Middle East"

Three American service members were killed in a drone strike in Jordan, prompting calls for retaliation against Iran-backed militants. The White House has supported Israel against Hamas but has tried to contain the conflict to avoid sparking a broader war in the Middle East. Republican lawmakers criticized President Biden's approach to Iran and called for direct action against the country, with some pushing for a broader policy realignment to protect national security interests and restore deterrence. President Biden vowed to hold those responsible to account and promised a response.