Biden takes first military action with Syria strike on Iran-backed militias
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-56205056The US has carried out an air strike targeting Iran-backed militias in Syria, in the first military action undertaken by the Biden administration.
The Pentagon said the strike destroyed "multiple facilities" and was ordered in response to attacks against US and coalition personnel in Iraq.
Kataib Hezbollah and Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada have previously carried out or supported rocket attacks targeting US assets in the country. The US has launched retaliatory strikes.
But Kataib Hezbollah has denied involvement in recent attacks against US interests.
In its statement, the Pentagon said its latest operation "sends an unambiguous message".
"President Biden will act to protect American and Coalition personnel. At the same time, we have acted in a deliberate manner that aims to de-escalate the overall situation in both eastern Syria and Iraq," it said.
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"At the same time, we have acted in a deliberate manner that aims to de-escalate the overall situation in both eastern Syria and Iraq," it said. "
That is some interesting double speak,
