Will the Jordan Drone Strike Pull the US Into War?

The weekend drone attack in Jordan has led to concerns that the United States might be pulled into the war in the Middle East.

Key Details: On Sunday, President Joe Biden promised to retaliate against the Shiite militia that was believed to be responsible for the drone attack that killed three U.S. troops. Iran has since denied involvement in the attack.

Key Quote: “I think it’s very important to note that this is an incredibly volatile time in the Middle East,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday. Michael Rubin, a former Defense Department official and now a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, said, "Iran is in a war against us, and it will only get worse the longer Iran and the militias they back are convinced they face no meaningful consequence for their actions."

For Context: More than 150 attacks on American and allied personnel and interests have occurred in the Middle East since October 7, mostly by Iran-linked groups, according to U.S. intel.

How the Media Covered it: Some sources on the right noted several analysts who believe President Biden is "in denial" and that we are already at war with Iran. Some sources on the left argued that Biden can no longer expect U.S. policy to successfully put an end to the war in the Middle East, but that he must work to contain it.