<p>The United States officials have approved plans for a series of strikes against Iranian personnel and facilities in Iraq and Syria for over a number of days, CBS News reported on Thursday (Feb 1) citing government sources.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The strikes will come in response to drone and rocket attacks targeting US forces in the region, including the recent drone attack that killed three US service members in Jordan and left dozens others injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The CBS report quoted US officials as saying the weather was a factor in the timing of the planned strikes, as Washington prefers to carry out strikes when visibility is good over its targets to safeguard against hitting civilians.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Washington has said the attack on its troops&nbsp;in Jordan near the Syrian border bore the "footprints" of Ketaib Hezbollah, which is a pro-Iranian militia based in Iraq. That group said on Wednesday it was suspending military action against US&nbsp;forces to avoid embarrassing the Iraqi government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, four US officials told the news agency Reuters that the drone used in the attack was believed to have been made in Iran, linking Tehran directly to the attacks. But Iran has denied any role.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Iran 'not afraid of war' with US&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Hossein Salami, the chief commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said on Wednesday, that Tehran is not afraid of direct military confrontation with Washington.&nbsp;He also said that threats coming from the US&nbsp;will not be left unanswered, further adding that Iran is not seeking war with the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We hear some threats from American officials about targeting Iran. We tell them that you tested us and we know each other. We do not leave any threat unanswered, and we do not look for war, but we are not afraid of it. This is the well-known truth," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the official IRNA news agency, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said, "America must stop using the language of threat and projection and focus on a political solution."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Iran's response to threats is decisive and immediate," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iran's comment came after Biden's remarks, in which he said he had decided on a response to a drone attack. But even the Biden administration had stressed that it was not seeking a war with Iran.&nbsp;</p>

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The United States officials have approved plans for a series of strikes against Iranian personnel and facilities in Iraq and Syria for over a number of days, CBS News reported on Thursday (Feb 1) citing government sources.

The United States officials have approved plans for a series of strikes against Iranian personnel and facilities in Iraq and Syria for over a number of days, CBS News reported on Thursday (Feb 1) citing government sources. The strikes will come in response to drone and rocket attacks targeting US forces in the region, including the recent drone attack that killed three US service members in Jordan and left dozens others injured. The CBS report quoted US officials as saying the weather was a factor in the timing of the planned strikes, as Washington prefers to carry out strikes when visibility is good over its targets to safeguard against hitting civilians. Also read: US defense chief apologises for concealing hospitalisation Washington has said the attack on its troops in Jordan near the Syrian border bore the "footprints" of Ketaib Hezbollah, which is a pro-Iranian militia based in Iraq. That group said on Wednesday it was suspending military action against US forces to avoid embarrassing the Iraqi government. Meanwhile, four US officials told the news agency Reuters that the drone used in the attack was believed to have been made in Iran, linking Tehran directly to the attacks. But Iran has denied any role. Watch this video: × Also read: US approves sale of MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft to India Iran 'not afraid of war' with US Hossein Salami, the chief commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said on Wednesday, that Tehran is not afraid of direct military confrontation with Washington. He also said that threats coming from the US will not be left unanswered, further adding that Iran is not seeking war with the US. "We hear some threats from American officials about targeting Iran. We tell them that you tested us and we know each other. We do not leave any threat unanswered, and we do not look for war, but we are not afraid of it. This is the well-known truth," he said. According to the official IRNA news agency, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said, "America must stop using the language of threat and projection and focus on a political solution." "Iran's response to threats is decisive and immediate," he added. Iran's comment came after Biden's remarks, in which he said he had decided on a response to a drone attack. But even the Biden administration had stressed that it was not seeking a war with Iran. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden government approves strikes against Iranian targets in Iraq and Syria: Report

<p>United States President Joe Biden said on Tuesday (Jan 30) that he has decided how to respond to the drone attack on US troops in Jordan, which killed three service members. Biden also added that Iran is to blame for supplying weapons to the militant groups.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden responded to the reporters as he left the White House on a campaign trip to Florida. He was asked whether or not he had made a decision on his response. He said, "Yes."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US president also asked whether Iran was to blame, and he said, "I do hold them responsible, in the sense that they're supplying the weapons to the people who did it."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden also said that the US does not need a wider war in the Middle East.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In an election year, Biden and his party have been facing growing pressure to punish Iran for the drone strike on a US military facility near the Jordanian-Syrian border on Sunday, with some urging direct strikes on Iran itself.</p>

<p>However, US media reported that Biden's administration believes hitting Iranian territory could escalate tensions, with strikes on Iranian-backed militias and possibly on Iranian Revolutionary Guard facilities in other countries more likely.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the White House had said on Monday that the US will aim at a "very consequential" response.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While talking about links to Tehran, Biden said that the US would have that "discussion" when asked if a direct link to Iran had been established.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US bases attacked in Jordan: Officials say drone 'mix-up' led to the attack&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Middle East crisis</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>In the past few weeks, tensions have escalated sharply in the Middle East (West Asia) region, especially after the Jordan attack in the already unstable region after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and Israel's devastating response in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Global calls have been made to opt for a diplomatic channel and avoid escalation, with Russia, a close ally of Iran, on Tuesday calling for de-escalation.</p>

<p>"In our view, the overall level of tension is very alarming and, on the contrary, now is the time for steps to de-escalate tensions," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in Moscow.</p>

<p>"This is the only thing that can help us prevent further spreading of the conflict, especially the Middle East conflict, and somehow achieve de-confliction and de-escalation," Peskov added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

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United States President Joe Biden said on Tuesday (Jan 30) that he has decided how to respond to the drone attack on US troops in Jordan, which killed three service members.

United States President Joe Biden said on Tuesday (Jan 30) that he has decided how to respond to the drone attack on US troops in Jordan, which killed three service members. Biden also added that Iran is to blame for supplying weapons to the militant groups. Biden responded to the reporters as he left the White House on a campaign trip to Florida. He was asked whether or not he had made a decision on his response. He said, "Yes." The US president also asked whether Iran was to blame, and he said, "I do hold them responsible, in the sense that they're supplying the weapons to the people who did it." Biden also said that the US does not need a wider war in the Middle East. Also read: CCTV footage shows undercover Israeli troops raiding West Bank hospital, killing three Palestinians In an election year, Biden and his party have been facing growing pressure to punish Iran for the drone strike on a US military facility near the Jordanian-Syrian border on Sunday, with some urging direct strikes on Iran itself. However, US media reported that Biden's administration believes hitting Iranian territory could escalate tensions, with strikes on Iranian-backed militias and possibly on Iranian Revolutionary Guard facilities in other countries more likely. Meanwhile, the White House had said on Monday that the US will aim at a "very consequential" response. While talking about links to Tehran, Biden said that the US would have that "discussion" when asked if a direct link to Iran had been established. Also read: Who is Kataib Hezbollah, the Iran-backed group allegedly behind strike on US troops in Jordan Watch: US bases attacked in Jordan: Officials say drone 'mix-up' led to the attack × Middle East crisis In the past few weeks, tensions have escalated sharply in the Middle East (West Asia) region, especially after the Jordan attack in the already unstable region after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and Israel's devastating response in Gaza. Global calls have been made to opt for a diplomatic channel and avoid escalation, with Russia, a close ally of Iran, on Tuesday calling for de-escalation. "In our view, the overall level of tension is very alarming and, on the contrary, now is the time for steps to de-escalate tensions," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in Moscow. "This is the only thing that can help us prevent further spreading of the conflict, especially the Middle East conflict, and somehow achieve de-confliction and de-escalation," Peskov added. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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Jordan drone attack: Biden has decided on response, doesn't want wider war in Middle East