President Biden has held the Iranian regime responsible for the deaths of three U.S. soldiers and has indicated that he has made a decision on America's response. This significant announcement from the President comes as both the State Department and the Pentagon are expected to provide further details and face questions regarding Biden's decision.
The tragic incident occurred in Jordan, where three American soldiers affiliated with an Army reserve unit from Fort Moore, Georgia, were killed by an Iranian proxy drone while they were sleeping in their tents and barracks. President Biden personally spoke to the family members of the deceased soldiers and will be attending the dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base this Friday.
Family members of 24-year-old specialist Kennedy Sanders, one of the victims, expressed their grief and pride in their daughter's service. Kennedy came from a long line of family members who had served in the U.S. military, with her grandfather serving in the Army, her older brother in the Navy, her uncle in the Navy, and her cousin in the Air Force. Her parents commended her dedication to the country and considered her a hero.
Specialist Brianna Moffitt, who celebrated her 23rd birthday just nine days before the tragic incident, was a close friend of Sanders. The two had enlisted together five years ago and were inseparable. Moffitt's mother described her daughter as a fun-loving person who embraced life and enjoyed being open to new experiences.
Meanwhile, CIA Director William Burns and Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines appeared before the House Intelligence Committee for a pre-scheduled meeting in a secure facility on Capitol Hill. This meeting coincided with the unfolding events and the President's announcement.
It has been revealed that the Iranian proxy forces conducted multiple drone attacks on Sunday. In addition to the attack that claimed the lives of the U.S. soldiers in Jordan, another drone threatened the Al-Assad airbase but caused no damage. Furthermore, a separate Iranian proxy drone targeted the Atamf garrison, located a few miles from the site of the attack in Jordan, but was successfully intercepted and shot down.
President Biden has already made a decision regarding America's response to these actions. Trusted sources indicate that the response will involve a campaign with multiple targets, potentially spanning several days, rather than a single isolated strike.
The nation waits eagerly to learn more details from the State Department and the Pentagon, as the President's decision and the subsequent course of action will undoubtedly have far-reaching consequences for his presidency and for the ongoing relationship between the U.S. and Iran.
