Washington approved strikes on Iraq and Syria in retaliation to an attack on US base

US authorities approved strikes on targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation to an attack on a US base in Jordan. This was reported by CBS News with reference to officials.

“Plans have been approved for a series of strikes over several days against various targets in Iraq and Syria, including Iranian personnel and facilities,” the statement said.

According to CBS sources, the exact timing of the strikes will depend on the weather in the region, as “the United States... prefers to have better visibility of the selected targets.”

It was previously reported that during an attack on a US base in Jordan on January 28, three American troops were killed and at least 30 were injured. On January 30, US President Joe Biden said he had made a decision on how to respond to the strike.