US threatens to continue attacking pro-Iran militias

The US has warned that it will conduct more airstrikes against pro-Iranian forces in the Middle East and is ready to counter their actions.

"What happened on February 2 is just the beginning of a series of US responses. There will be more steps, some obvious, others less obvious. However, I would not describe this as a military campaign without end," White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said today.

Advisor Sullivan said that the airstrikes on Iraqi and Syrian territory have been highly effective, reducing the combat capabilities of pro-Iranian forces there. He affirmed that the US will "respond proportionately and significantly" to threats in the region, emphasizing that Washington has prepared plans to deal with any enemy actions.

"Further strikes will send a clear message that Washington will respond when its forces are attacked and American citizens are killed," the White House official said.

A US EA-18G fighter jet takes off from an aircraft carrier in the Red Sea on February 3. Photo: US Navy — A US EA-18G fighter jet takes off from an aircraft carrier in the Red Sea on February 3. Photo: *US Navy*

US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby affirmed that the raid two days ago was "only the first action" and the country would apply more retaliatory measures.

The US military on the afternoon of February 2 carried out a large-scale airstrike on the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Tehran-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria. US military aircraft launched 125 guided munitions at more than 85 targets in 8 locations in the raid.

The move was in response to a drone attack on a US base in Jordan a week ago that killed three US soldiers. Washington blamed pro-Tehran militias for the attack and pledged to retaliate, while Iran denied the accusation.

Vu Anh (According to Reuters, NBC News )

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