This week, President Biden ordered the first military strikes of his presidency when he authorized airstrikes against Shia militias in Syria. Also, the IAEA and Iran came to a “technical understanding” concerning Iran’s suspension of the AP. Please see our breakdown and analysis of these events below:
Biden Orders Airstrikes on Shia Militias in Syria, Killing One
Response to Rocket Attacks on U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
On Thursday evening, Feb. 25th, the United States carried out airstrikes in eastern Syrian on facilities belonging to a Shia militia with ties to Iran. Reports suggest that at least one fighter had been killed and four others were wounded. This is the first military action President Biden has authorized during his presidency.