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Local sources from Turkey: CBS News, ABC News.
UK coverage: The Guardian.

The United States has ordered reprisal strikes against an Iranian-backed militia following a drone attack on a US base that resulted in the death of three soldiers and injured over 30. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed the plans for strikes in Iraq and Syria, emphasizing that the US is not at war with Iran and that efforts have been made to prevent further escalation. The strikes have been approved after the attack on a US military base in Jordan, near the Syrian border. The US holds the Islamic Resistance in Iraq responsible for the drone strike and plans to target multiple locations over several days. The response could include targeting Iranian assets outside of Iran, primarily in Syria. While Iran has denied involvement, the US has made it clear that it holds Iran responsible for the actions of its proxies. The Biden administration is under pressure to respond to the attack without triggering a larger conflict. Military experts speculate that the delay in the US response indicates a forceful and consequential retaliation. Iran has warned of a decisive and immediate response to any US action. The situation raises concerns about a potential war between the US and Iran, and the implications for the region in the years to come.