The United States warns that the response to the attack in Jordan may be multiple

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin warned on Thursday (1st) that the response to the drone attack that killed three soldiers in Jordan on Sunday (28th) may be multiple if necessary.

“We have the ability to respond multiple times depending on the situation,” the Pentagon chief said in a press conference.

The US government has not yet provided details on how to respond to the attack that occurred in Jordan near the border with Syria, which also injured 40 other people.

Broadcaster CBS NewsHowever, it said on Thursday that it had confirmation that plans had been approved for a series of strikes over several days against targets in Syria and Iraq, which include Iranian personnel and facilities.

The US Secretary of State said: “We do not know how much Iran knew or did not know, but that does not really matter because Iran supports, finances, and, in some cases, trains these groups in advanced conventional weapons.” defense.

The White House accuses the Islamic Resistance in Iraq of responsibility for the attack, and the Pentagon says there is evidence that it was orchestrated by Kataib Hezbollah, the most powerful pro-Iranian militia in Iraq and the leader in this coalition of armed groups.

“Everyone recognizes the challenges associated with ensuring that the right people are held accountable,” Austin added, reiterating Washington’s position that it does not want to escalate the conflict in the region.

He concluded: “We will continue to work to avoid a broader conflict in the region, but we will take all necessary measures to defend the United States, our interests, and our people, and we will respond when, where and how we want.”

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