"Iran-Backed Militia Threatens US Troops as White House Considers Military Response"
An Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Al-Nujaba, has vowed to continue targeting US forces despite a decision by another Iranian proxy group to suspend operations. The US believes an umbrella group of Iran-backed militants was behind a recent drone attack that killed three US service members in Jordan and is preparing to respond. The situation suggests that Iran may not have full control over some of the militant groups it supports. Meanwhile, Iran has stated that it does not seek conflict but will respond strongly to any aggression. Tensions between Iran-backed militias and US forces in the region have escalated, with multiple attacks and retaliatory strikes occurring in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.