October 26, 2023

U.S. strikes Iranian-backed ammo sites in Syria

Featuring: Jonathan Lord

Source: POLITICO

Journalist: Paul McLeary

“The President has historically leaned toward restraint, but the recent uptick in attacks forced his hand,” said Jonathan Lord, of the Center for a New American Security.

The Iranian-backed strikes and American response come amid a wider American military buildup in the region in response to the Hamas attack inside Israel, and the Israeli response with thousands of airstrikes inside Gaza.

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Author

  • Jonathan Lord

    Senior Fellow and Director, Middle East Security Program

    Jonathan Lord is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Middle East Security program at CNAS. Prior to joining CNAS, Lord served as a professional staff member for the House Arme...