Former Army Gen. Dana Pittard raises concerns about the recent drone attack on U.S. troops in Jordan and questions why the drone was not shot down. The attack, which resulted in the deaths of three American service members and injured 25 more, has sparked criticism of President Biden’s Middle East policy. Senator Lindsey Graham called for military action against Iran, blaming “radical Iran-backed militant groups” for the attack. President Biden, in response, labeled the attackers as such and expressed his condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers.
Critics, including Graham and retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, a former national security adviser in the Trump administration, argue that the Biden administration’s response to escalating threats in the Middle East has been ineffective. They believe that a stronger and more decisive approach is necessary to deter Iran and its proxy groups. They emphasize the need for the U.S. to make a clear statement and demonstrate its commitment to protecting its forces and allies in the region.
The criticisms come in the wake of Biden’s assertion that he had delivered a clear message to Iran, warning them against any hostile actions. However, Senator Tom Cotton questions the effectiveness of this message, claiming that Biden has emboldened Iran through his previous policies. Cotton calls for decisive military retaliation against Iran’s terrorist forces as the only appropriate response to these attacks.
Representative Michael McCaul, the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, also joins the chorus of criticism, calling for a major reset of the administration’s Middle East policy. McCaul argues that the failed policy has weakened deterrence against adversaries in the region and poses a threat to national security interests.
The White House has yet to respond to requests for comment on the matter.
In conclusion, the recent drone attack on U.S. troops in Jordan has ignited criticism of President Biden’s Middle East policy, with calls for a stronger and more decisive approach to deter Iran and its proxy groups. Critics argue that the administration’s response has been insufficient and has failed to protect American forces in the region. As tensions escalate, the need for a major policy reset is emphasized to restore deterrence and safeguard national security interests.
