Biden’s Iran Statement: We Do Not Seek Conflict, But We Will Protect Our People

Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who are in the capital Ottawa for an official visit to Canada, held a joint press conference.

Noting that a U.S.-led coalition facility in Syria was attacked last night by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and reported on the strikes that killed a U.S.-contracted personnel member, Biden said groups backed by Iran carried out the attack.

“WE ARE NOT CARRYING A CONFLICT WITH IRAN”

Stating that he immediately authorized the US military to launch an airstrike in the region, Biden said: “Last night, US military forces carried out a series of airstrikes in Syria, targeting those responsible for the attack on our personnel.” saying.

“The United States does not seek a conflict with Iran.” Biden, on the other hand, stressed that they are ready to effectively protect the American people.

“That’s what happened last night.” Biden stressed that they will continue to work with Canada and other coalition alliances to defeat the ISIS terrorist organization and fight terrorist threats in the region.

Biden conveyed his condolences to the families of the personnel who lost their lives, wished a speedy recovery to the injured, and thanked the military personnel who carried out the operation.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Iran-backed groups were said to have attacked a US-led coalition facility in Syria’s Hasakah province with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) yesterday, killing one US-contracted staff member and injuring 6. people, including 5 soldiers and one contract.

Today, the spokesman for the US Department of Defense (Pentagon), Brigadier General Patrick Ryder, announced that the base where US soldiers are stationed in eastern Syria was attacked with 10 rockets by Iranian-backed groups, but they suffered no casualties. (AA)