"US Holds Iran-Backed Group Accountable for Deadly Drone Strike, Promises Retaliation"

The US has officially blamed the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an Iran-backed group, for the drone strike in Jordan that killed three US service members, setting the stage for a potential retaliatory attack. President Biden has vowed to hold those responsible and officials say the response could involve multiple targets, potentially including Iranian assets outside of Iran. While Iran has denied involvement, the US is continuing to develop its assessment and may still conclude that specific groups within the umbrella organization played a more direct role. Concerns about the US acting too slowly have been raised, but experts and government officials emphasize the need for a decisive response while also being wary of triggering a broader conflict in the region.