Biden defends order to attack Iraq, Syria, using War Powers Resolution and authorizations from 2001 and 2002
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President Biden sent a letter providing an update on the attacks on Syria and Iraq, as well as defending his order, referring to the War Powers Resolution of 1973.
On Friday, the U.S. launched retaliatory attacks in the two countries in response to drone attacks in Jordan that killed three American soldiers. During the attacks, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said, airstrikes were conducted against over 85 targets, and after the attacks were confirmed, Biden warned, "If you harm an American, we will respond." Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
In the letter, Biden said attacks he reported previously against U.S. personnel and facilities in Iraq and Syria, have continued, expanding to a third country and putting U.S. personnel and Coalition forces at risk. Story tips and can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.
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