US launches retaliatory strikes in response to Jordan assault

The US has launched strikes in opposition to targets in Syria and Iraq every week after three troops had been killed and dozens had been wounded in a drone assault on a army base in Jordan.

Washington blamed the assault on Tower 22, close to the Syrian border, on Iran-backed militants.

On Wednesday, Sky News’ US companion community NBC News reported the US response might kind a “campaign”, which might embody strikes and cyber operations, that would final for weeks.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have beforehand stated they may reply to any US menace.

It comes amid continued Houthi assaults on service provider delivery within the Red Sea, which has seen the US and UK launch retaliatory strikes focusing on the group’s anti-ship missiles.

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