THE SUN
PRESIDENT Joe Biden “has chosen his target” for a revenge attack after three American troops were killed by a drone strike in Jordan.
Biden is yet to elaborate on his decision to punish Iran-backed militias but is determined to avoid triggering a wider war.
Following consultations with top advisers at the White House, the US President replied “yes” to reporters when asked if he had decided on how to respond to Sunday’s attack.
“I don’t think we need a wider war in the Middle East. That’s not what I’m looking for,” he added.
Biden’s comments come after an Iran-backed militia group claimed responsibility for the overnight drone attack at a US military base in northeastern Jordan known as Tower 22 at the weekend.
But while Iran itself has denied any direct involvement in Sunday’s attack, they have warned the US that any response on its territory is a red line.
