The United States Promises More Action in the Middle East Following Retaliatory Strikes on Houthis in Iraq and Syria- In response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, the United States has vowed to take further action following retaliatory strikes on Houthis in Iraq and Syria. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasized that this was only the beginning of a series of responses to recent attacks.

Sullivan stated during an interview on CBS's Face the Nation that the airstrikes on Friday targeted 85 sites in Iraq and Syria as retaliation for the killing of three US soldiers. He made it clear that these strikes were just the initial phase of the US response, with more actions planned, some of which may not be immediately visible.

"We are sending a clear message that when American forces are attacked, we will respond forcefully," Sullivan affirmed. He reiterated this sentiment in an interview with CNN's Dana Bash on "State of the Union," emphasizing President Joe Biden's resolve in authorizing the strikes and signaling that more steps would follow.

The US also conducted strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen over the weekend. Despite this, the Houthis have vowed to retaliate against the latest attacks.

Sullivan declined to rule out the possibility of strikes on Iran itself, indicating a willingness to escalate tensions further if necessary. He linked the activities of the Houthis and the attack on US forces to Iran, portraying them as interconnected challenges.

The recent drone attack that resulted in the deaths of three US soldiers and injuries to over 40 others prompted a multi-tiered response from the US. It marked the deadliest incident for US military personnel in the region in nearly three years.

As the UN Security Council prepares to discuss the US strikes in Iraq and Syria, Iraqi officials, many with close ties to Iran, have called for the removal of US troops from the country, warning that the situation is on the brink of catastrophe.

The US-led strikes in Iraq and Syria received support from six other countries, including Canada, the Netherlands, and Bahrain. However, these actions signal a concerning escalation in the conflict, following the Israel-Gaza war and missile exchanges on the Red Sea trade route. Despite efforts to avoid further conflict, the US finds itself increasingly involved in the volatile region known as the Middle East.

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