US 'not looking for a war with Iran': White House
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated that while the U.S. is not pursuing a war with Iran, the nature of the attack requires a response. The incident has heightened tensions, and the U.S. is evaluating its course of action in reaction to the attack.
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- Published Date: 10:35 | 29 January 2024
- Modified Date: 10:36 | 29 January 2024
The United States does not want a war with Iran but must respond to an "escalatory" drone strike in Jordan that killed three troops, the White House said Monday.
"We are not looking for a war with Iran," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters, adding however that the attack "was escalatory, make no mistake about it, and it requires a response."
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