Former US official says it is unlikely to attack Iran directly over retaliatory measures. On January 28, a U.S.
military base was attacked by a drone in northeast Jordan, killing three soldiers. Former high-ranking State Department official who oversaw counter-terrorism efforts under the Trump administration said that the United States has a range of measures ranging from a modest response of attacking armed groups to military facilities on Iranian territory. "It sends a message that we are afraid and invites further invasion by our enemies," he said.