[05:36 Briahna: "No Evidence Tying This Attack To Iran"] Biden Weighs Iran Revenge, Puts US Troops in Iraq 'On Standby' To Jump Into Israel-Hamas War: Report [08:35 | Jan 31 2024 | The Hill]
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Short Summary [Timestamps]
- [00:34] President Biden holds Iran responsible for the deaths of three soldiers in [Jordan].
- [00:59] Nikki Haley calls for the assassination of Iranian leaders in response to the killings.
- [02:15] The State Department spokesperson does not confirm evidence directly linking Iran to the attack but acknowledges Iran funds groups like Kata’ib Hezbollah responsible for attacks on US troops.
- [02:27] US military personnel in Iraq are on standby to support troops in case of ground involvement in the Israel-Hamas conflict. 5 .[02:53] A contrast is highlighted between Biden’s current stance and his 2020 statement on not taking the nation to war without Congressional approval.
- [03:32] Concerns are raised about escalating hostilities with Iran and criticism of Biden for not seeking Congressional approval.
- [04:04] The irony of Democrats using Trump’s hawkishness as a reason to vote for Biden, only to see an escalation of global entanglement under Biden’s administration.
- [05:36] The impact of the war in Northern Gaza, which is argued to be funded by America, is discussed.
- [06:19] Accusations against 12 UNRWA employees participating in the conflict imply America indirectly funded them.
- [07:08] The speaker criticizes the logic used to justify strikes and retribution, arguing the US should hold itself to different standards and prioritize national security and adherence to the Constitution.