U.S. launched air offensive against pro-Iranian armed groups in Iraq and Syria

In an operation that spanned seven different points, the U.S. struck 85 targets, drawing condemnation from Iran and concern from countries in the region. President Joe Biden warned that the U.S. response will continue “at a time and place” of their choosing, while the White House says it will not seek war with Iran.The repercussions were not long in coming: Syria denounced the violation of its sovereignty, and Iraq announced the summoning of the U.S. chargé d’affaires in Baghdad. Meanwhile, fears of escalation in the Middle East are growing, with international calls to avert an explosive crisis. Against the backdrop of more than 165 previous attacks on U.S. forces in the region, this recent standoff aggravates an already tense situation. U.S. forces, deployed in Syria and Iraq as part of an international coalition, face the challenge of maintaining stability in a region plagued by persistent jihadist conflicts. The article also highlights the connection of these events to the war between Israel and Hamas, which began in October. The Israeli offensive, triggered by attacks by Hamas militants, has left a tragic toll in the Gaza Strip, raising tensions in the region.

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