Political tension is intensifying following the deaths of three U.S. soldiers, allegedly at the hands of Iran-backed militants. The incident has amplified pressure on U.S. President Joe Biden to take direct action against Iran, despite fears of triggering a wider conflict. What Happened: Militants backed by Iran have instigated more than 150 attacks on American forces in the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas conflict began in October. The recent assault on the remote outpost known as Tower 22 near the Jordan-Syria border is the first instance of U.S. troops being killed or wounded in such lar…
