ALBAWABA - The text you provided is a news article discussing a retaliatory strike by the United States in response to an attack on its base in Jordan.
The U.S. targeted Iranian-affiliated organizations in Iraq and Syria. According to the Pentagon, a total of 85 targets were hit, with 4 in Syria and 3 in Iraq. The strikes aimed at Iranian-supported facilities, including hitting El-Kaim in Iraq.
A weapons depot was targeted, and secondary explosions reportedly destroyed it. The U.S. indicates that this is just the beginning, and more attacks are expected in the coming days, particularly on targets believed to have connections with Iran.
As for the impact of the retaliation, some damage occurred, and the timing of the attack was not kept secret. The U.S. provided an opportunity for individuals in the targeted facilities to evacuate before the bombs hit, aiming to minimize casualties. However, civilian casualties were reported, with over 60 people known to have died, and the identities of these individuals could not be determined.
Regarding why U.S. President Joe Biden waited to respond, it is explained that the U.S. wanted to assess the situation from the air and see its targets.
The delay was also seen as an attempt to allow people in the targeted facilities to escape, minimize casualties, and prevent immediate counterattacks. The U.S. tried to avoid hitting targets within Iran and emphasized that it did not believe Iran was seeking war. The perception on both sides was that a conflict would be highly detrimental to both the U.S. and Iran.
