US orders ’multi-tier response’ against Iran-backed militia

The US defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, said the US has ordered a series of reprisal strikes against an Iran-backed militia. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Austin added that while the order signalled a dangerous moment in the Middle East, the US would work to avoid a wider conflict. The strikes are expected to take place in Syria and possibly Iraq after three US soldiers were killed at a base in Jordan. US orders reprisal strikes against Iranian-backed militia ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #usa #syra #iraq #iran