White House: U.S. 'Not Looking for a War With Iran' After Launching Strikes In Iraq, Syria

Sarah Arnold / Townhall Tipsheet

In the wake of the United States launching retaliatory strikes against Iraq and Syria, the White House stresses that the Biden Administration is not interested in going to war. 

On Friday, White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said that the U.S. is not "looking for a war with Iran," adding that the strikes were designed to "de-escalate" tensions and "put an end" to attacks on U.S. troops. 

However, Kirby stressed that the strikes, which began Friday evening, "will not end" any time soon. 

The White House official said that the targets were precisely selected to avoid civilian casualties, based on undeniable evidence. Kirby added that they were in connection to previous attacks on U.S. troops in the area and that the Iraqi government was informed before the strikes were launched.

Why NYC’s Mayor Can No Longer Complain About the Illegal Immigration Crisis

Matt Vespa / Townhall Tipsheet

 

I had high hopes for Eric Adams. He won New York City’s mayoral race without selling his soul to the progressive Left. It’s one of the reasons why progressives opposed his candidacy, or, at least, were wary about a former cop succeeding Bill de Blasio, who didn’t need their votes to win. They want to challenge Adams in 2025 but can’t find anyone. Adams promised more law and order, reactivating the anti-crime plainclothes unit, which I’m sure gave liberals night sweats. 

Last September, with illegal aliens storming into the Big Apple, Adams was caught saying the quiet part out loud about the current immigration crisis. If this continues, it will destroy the city. Yet, as with anything regarding Adams’ mayoralty, it falls short. He disappoints as it goes with the lion’s share of politicians. You’d think after those remarks, he’d issue a crackdown, especially after a swarm of illegals just beat up two cops and were released without bail. To no one’s shock, they’ve fled the city. And now, the city is going to hand out pre-paid credit cards to migrant families (via NY Post):... See Xs and videos here.

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