BLUF

President Biden, prioritizing U.S. personnel safety, directed action to defend U.S. interests, responding to attacks injuring 56 personnel in Syria and Iraq.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  1. Caused casualties and destroyed weapons at targeted training facility and safe house.
  2. Retaliation for over 50 rocket and drone attacks on U.S. bases.
  3. Response to attacks in Iraq and Syria.

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