Middle East Tensions Rise as U.S. Blames Iran-Backed Militia for Deadly Attacks

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The United States has blamed an Iranian-backed umbrella group for the attack that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan, escalating tensions in the Middle East. The U.S. dismissed the group's self-declared cease-fire and indicated multiple responses, while experts debated whether the U.S. should directly target Iran or consider the impact on Iraq. The situation remains tense as Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and its proxies continue to pose a threat to U.S. forces and allies in the region.
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