Biden reassures no desire for conflict with Iran after US retaliatory airstrikes in Syria.

President Biden stated that the US does not seek conflict with Iran but will act forcefully to protect its people, following the US airstrikes in Syria on Iranian-affiliated facilities. The airstrikes were authorized after an Iranian drone hit a facility housing US personnel. Biden spoke to his national security team ahead of the airstrike and offered condolences to the family of the American contractor killed and a speedy recovery for those wounded. The Pentagon said the strikes were intended to send a clear message that the US will protect its personnel and respond quickly and decisively if threatened.