White House national security spokesman John Kirby on Sunday (Feb 4) that the strikes which took place Friday night by the United States against Iran-backed groups were just the "first round" of action and more will follow.

Middle East Crisis: US may launch additional strikes against Iran-backed groups

A drone strike targeting a base in Jordan on Sunday (Jan 28) claimed the lives of three US troops. After the attack, United States President Joe Biden condemned the Iran-backed militant groups and vowed to hold the perpetrators to account.

Biden vows to strike back after drone strike on Jordan base kills 3 US troops

U.S. officials said on Sunday that airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against an Iran-backed militia group were successful, but warned that "additional actions" may still be taken in the region to defend U.S. interests. #US #Iran #Iraq #Hezbollah

U.S. strikes on Iraq and Syria, 5 Hezbollah command centres targeted