While emphasizing that the Biden administration has taken strong measures regarding the bombing of Iran-related facilities in eastern Syria, he also said that he was ready to talk with the Iranian side over nuclear issues, etc. Shows the attitude to do.
On the 25th, US troops bombed facilities related to two Iran-backed militia groups in eastern Syria as a measure against casualties and other attacks at Iraq's US military base.
A spokesman for the U.S. Department of Defense, Kirby, said at a press conference on the 26th that he had completely destroyed nine facilities and partially destroyed two facilities with guided bullets, saying, "What if I attack the U.S. military and the coalition of the willing?" The purpose was to directly inform them of this, "he said, recognizing that he had taken strong measures.
Meanwhile, Syria, a spokesman for the White House, said, "We are aiming not to make the situation worse in both Syria and Iraq by carefully considering the attack. We talks with Iran in six related countries over nuclear issues. The positive position remains unchanged, "he emphasized that he is ready to have a dialogue with the Iranian side.
It seems that the Biden administration wants to explore opportunities for dialogue while avoiding domestic criticism that it is weak against Iran by showing a stance of responding by interweaving hard and soft.
President Biden "I can't escape punishment"
US President Joe Biden was asked by reporters in southern Texas on the 26th what kind of message he would like to convey to Iran in this airstrike, saying, "We cannot escape punishment. Be careful." ..
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs "Strongly condemns US military attacks"
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Hattie Buzade said on the 26th, "We strongly condemn the U.S. military attack. This act by the new administration clearly violates Syria's sovereignty and violates international law. It will lead to intensified military conflicts and further instability in the region. "
It does not mention the relationship between Iran and the militia groups targeted by the United States.