German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will try to build on the momentum from Europe's success in agreeing new aid for war-torn Ukraine when he heads to Washington this week, where President Joe Biden is struggling to overcome opposition to a US package. This stands in contrast to Europe, where EU leaders last week agreed 50 billion euros ($54 billion) of aid for Ukraine, overcoming months of opposition from Hungarian leader Viktor Orban.
The strikes, which included the use of long-range B-1 bombers flown from the United States, were the first in response to the attack last weekend in Jordan by Iran-backed militants, and more U.S. military operations are expected in the coming days., World News, Times Now
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Sunday confirmed the United States “intends” to launch additional strikes and action against Iranian-backed groups following its two rounds of strikes over the weekend in Syria, Iraq and Yemen. The U.S. military began its first round of airstrikes on Iranian-backed groups in Syria and Iraq last Friday…
The national security adviser maintained that the U.S. is still opposed to a regional war, despite ongoing retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militias.