In a tit-for-tat escalation of tensions in the Middle East, the Israel-Hamas conflict appears to be spreading further as United States troops face repeated attacks from Iranian-backed groups. Amidst these growing concerns, President Biden has ordered airstrikes in response to the latest aggression against US forces.
The retaliatory airstrike comes after a drone attack on US bases in which three service members were injured, one critically. This attack marks just one among a staggering number of over 100 assaults that have targeted US troops since the onset of the Middle East war. The persistent attacks have raised questions regarding deterrence and exposure.
