ADVERTISEMENTIn a political twist for the new Democratic administration, several leading Congress members in President Joe Biden’s own party denounced the strikes, which were the first military actions he authorized. “Retaliatory strikes not necessary to prevent an imminent threat,” he said, must get congressional authorization. ADVERTISEMENTAn Iraqi militia official said Friday that the strikes killed one fighter and wounded several others. He said the U.S. also notified Russia shortly before the strike as part of the ongoing deconfliction process of military activities in Syria. Syria condemned the U.S. strike, calling it “a cowardly and systematic American aggression,” warning that the attack will lead to consequences.
