Yesterday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and several other Republican officials called for a strong response following the attack in Jordan that resulted in the deaths of three U.S. service members. McConnell emphasized the need to impose significant consequences on Iran, not only on their terrorist proxies but also on their Iranian sponsors. The White House, represented by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, expressed condolences to the families of the fallen service members and stated that President Biden, as Commander-in-Chief, will make decisions regarding the response to the attack.
Regarding the recent allegations that several UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) employees participated in the October 7th terror attacks in Gaza, the U.S. has suspended funding for UNRWA. Jean-Pierre expressed deep concern about these allegations and emphasized the importance of conducting an investigation into the matter. The White House is in touch with the UN and Israel, and further actions will be determined as the investigation progresses.
