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Statement by the Department of Defense
JUNE 27, 2021
(Attributable to Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby)
"At President Biden's direction, U.S. military forces earlier this evening conducted defensive precision airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in the Iraq-Syria border region. The targets were selected because these facilities are utilized by Iran-backed militias that are engaged in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attacks against U.S. personnel and facilities in Iraq. Specifically, the U.S. strikes targeted operational and weapons storage facilities at two locations in Syria and one location in Iraq, both of which lie close to the border between those countries. Several Iran-backed militia groups, including Kata'ib Hezbollah (KH) and Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS), used these facilities.
As demonstrated by this evening's strikes, President Biden has been clear that he will act to protect U.S. personnel. Given the ongoing series of attacks by Iran-backed groups targeting U.S. interests in Iraq, the President directed further military action to disrupt and deter such attacks. We are in Iraq at the invitation of the Government of Iraq for the sole purpose of assisting the Iraqi Security Forces in their efforts to defeat ISIS. The United States took necessary, appropriate, and deliberate action designed to limit the risk of escalation - but also to send a clear and unambiguous deterrent message.
As a matter of international law, the United States acted pursuant to its right of self-defense. The strikes were both necessary to address the threat and appropriately limited in scope. As a matter of domestic law, the President took this action pursuant to his Article II authority to protect U.S. personnel in Iraq." source from
Statement by the Department of Defense
JUNE 27, 2021
(Attributable to Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby)
"At President Biden's direction, U.S. military forces earlier this evening conducted defensive precision airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in the Iraq-Syria border region. The targets were selected because these facilities are utilized by Iran-backed militias that are engaged in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attacks against U.S. personnel and facilities in Iraq. Specifically, the U.S. strikes targeted operational and weapons storage facilities at two locations in Syria and one location in Iraq, both of which lie close to the border between those countries. Several Iran-backed militia groups, including Kata'ib Hezbollah (KH) and Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS), used these facilities.
As demonstrated by this evening's strikes, President Biden has been clear that he will act to protect U.S. personnel. Given the ongoing series of attacks by Iran-backed groups targeting U.S. interests in Iraq, the President directed further military action to disrupt and deter such attacks. We are in Iraq at the invitation of the Government of Iraq for the sole purpose of assisting the Iraqi Security Forces in their efforts to defeat ISIS. The United States took necessary, appropriate, and deliberate action designed to limit the risk of escalation - but also to send a clear and unambiguous deterrent message.
As a matter of international law, the United States acted pursuant to its right of self-defense. The strikes were both necessary to address the threat and appropriately limited in scope. As a matter of domestic law, the President took this action pursuant to his Article II authority to protect U.S. personnel in Iraq." source from
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Biden Launches Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Militias' Facilities
Jun. 28 - ..“As demonstrated by this evening's strikes, President Biden has been clear that he will act to protect U.S. personnel. Given the ongoing series of attacks by Iran-backed groups targeting U.S. interests in Iraq, the President directed further military action to disrupt and deter such attacks,” the Defense Department’s news release read.
“As a matter of international law, the United States acted pursuant to its right of self-defense. The strikes were both necessary to address the threat and appropriately limited in scope. As a matter of domestic law, the President took this action pursuant to his Article II authority to protect U.S. personnel in Iraq.”
Iran-backed militias have launched at least five attacks against U.S. facilities since April. The attacks targeted bases used by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Special Operations units.
The militias used small, armed drones programmed to divebomb and crash into their selected targets, according to The New York Times... quoted from
Biden Launches Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Militias' Facilities
Jun. 28 - ..“As demonstrated by this evening's strikes, President Biden has been clear that he will act to protect U.S. personnel. Given the ongoing series of attacks by Iran-backed groups targeting U.S. interests in Iraq, the President directed further military action to disrupt and deter such attacks,” the Defense Department’s news release read.
“As a matter of international law, the United States acted pursuant to its right of self-defense. The strikes were both necessary to address the threat and appropriately limited in scope. As a matter of domestic law, the President took this action pursuant to his Article II authority to protect U.S. personnel in Iraq.”
Iran-backed militias have launched at least five attacks against U.S. facilities since April. The attacks targeted bases used by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Special Operations units.
The militias used small, armed drones programmed to divebomb and crash into their selected targets, according to The New York Times... quoted from
Search and Rescue teams look for possible survivors in the partially collapsed 12-story Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Florida, on Sunday.
Death toll reaches 9 from Florida condo collapse, 152 people missing
Jun. 28 - The death toll from the Surfside, Fla., building collapse rose to nine, as rescue and recovery efforts continued amid the rubble of Champlain Towers South on Sunday.
The big picture: Four more bodies were found Sunday along with "additional human remains," Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said at a news conference. Levine Cava stressed at a briefing later Sunday confirming 152 people were still missing that the count was "fluid and subject to change."
Death toll reaches 9 from Florida condo collapse, 152 people missing
Jun. 28 - The death toll from the Surfside, Fla., building collapse rose to nine, as rescue and recovery efforts continued amid the rubble of Champlain Towers South on Sunday.
The big picture: Four more bodies were found Sunday along with "additional human remains," Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said at a news conference. Levine Cava stressed at a briefing later Sunday confirming 152 people were still missing that the count was "fluid and subject to change."
- Levine Cava said rescuers were still searching Sunday for survivors from the collapse, which happened about 1:30a.m. Thursday. Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett made arrangements for loved ones to gather nearer to the rubble in order to pray and grieve, per the Miami Herald.
- Dozens of family members arrived at the scene through buses escorted by Police officers. Some families worry the planned visit will slow the search and rescue effort, per the New York Times.
Statement from President Joe Biden on Call with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell
June 27, 2021 • Statements and Releases
I spoke this afternoon with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell to hear firsthand about her visit today to Surfside, FL and the scene of the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers residential building. What I heard from Administrator Criswell was excruciating: she reiterated that words can’t describe the scene on the ground and she gave me an update on meetings she had with state and local officials to ensure they have everything they need.
I am grateful for the heroic first responders, search and rescue teams, and all FEMA, state, county, local, and volunteer personnel who are working around the clock to try to save lives and for those who are dedicated to helping survivors with many needs, including temporary housing. We will continue to coordinate closely with officials on the ground throughout this terrible ordeal and my administration is ready to provide any support or assistance that is needed.
This is an unimaginably difficult time for the families enduring this tragedy. For those who are waiting in anguish for word of their loved ones as search and rescue efforts continue in the aftermath of this catastrophic incident, the pain of the uncertainty is an added, heartbreaking burden. My heart goes out to every single person suffering during this awful moment. source from
June 27, 2021 • Statements and Releases
I spoke this afternoon with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell to hear firsthand about her visit today to Surfside, FL and the scene of the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers residential building. What I heard from Administrator Criswell was excruciating: she reiterated that words can’t describe the scene on the ground and she gave me an update on meetings she had with state and local officials to ensure they have everything they need.
I am grateful for the heroic first responders, search and rescue teams, and all FEMA, state, county, local, and volunteer personnel who are working around the clock to try to save lives and for those who are dedicated to helping survivors with many needs, including temporary housing. We will continue to coordinate closely with officials on the ground throughout this terrible ordeal and my administration is ready to provide any support or assistance that is needed.
This is an unimaginably difficult time for the families enduring this tragedy. For those who are waiting in anguish for word of their loved ones as search and rescue efforts continue in the aftermath of this catastrophic incident, the pain of the uncertainty is an added, heartbreaking burden. My heart goes out to every single person suffering during this awful moment. source from
U.S. Conducts Airstrikes Against Iran Backed Militia Group
Jun 28, 2021
On Sunday, the U.S. conducted airstrikes against an Iran-backed militia group in the Iraq and Syria border region. President Biden ordered the military action, according to a Pentagon statement. The militias are believed to be behind recent drone attacks against U.S. military personnel in Iraq.
Jun 28, 2021
On Sunday, the U.S. conducted airstrikes against an Iran-backed militia group in the Iraq and Syria border region. President Biden ordered the military action, according to a Pentagon statement. The militias are believed to be behind recent drone attacks against U.S. military personnel in Iraq.
