"US Takes Action Against Iran-Aligned Groups in Syria and Iraq, Promises More Response"
The Pentagon states that it is likely that Iranian-proxy fighters were killed during U.S. strikes in Iraq and Syria, conducted in response to attacks against U.S. forces, including an attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. service members. The strikes also targeted Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Pentagon emphasizes that the U.S. is not seeking a full-scale war in the region but will take additional actions to hold the IRGC and affiliated militias accountable for their attacks on U.S. and coalition forces.