White House Reveals Why Biden Ordered Attack on Syria-Iraq Border

WASHINGTON – The White House says, President United States of America (USA) , Joe Biden ordered an attack on pro-Iranian militia on the borders of Iran and Syria is to limit escalation. The attack drew condemnation from Iran and Iraq.

As is known, the Pentagon, at the weekend announced that it had carried out air strikes against the Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) militias in Iraq and Syria. Iraq.

“Biden’s view is that action was necessary, appropriate and deliberate. This attack was designed to limit the risk of escalation,” said White House press secretary Jen Psaki. Also read: President Biden Reassures Israel: Iran Will Never Get Nuclear Weapons!

Psaki said Biden briefed members of Congress and sent several notices to other staff members prior to the attack. The US, he explained, has also been in close contact with countries in the region about the situation.

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the airstrikes on the border between Iraq and Syria send a strong message to Iran-backed militias, which they will hopefully receive.

Earlier, responding to the airstrike, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said that the US is moving on the wrong path and must stop its interference in the region.

“The escalation of tensions in the region is not in the US interest,” Iran’s Foreign Ministry said. Also read: Facebook Escapes Anti-Trust Lawsuit in the United States

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