President Joe Biden is preparing to retaliate against pro-Iranian militias for a drone attack on a US military base, resulting in three US military casualties.

The US National Security Council emphasizes that while they seek to avoid war with Iran, they hold pro-Iranian militias responsible for the recent attack.

Retaliatory options being considered by the US include a direct attack on Iran, cyber-attacks on Iranian-affiliated groups, or strikes on Iranian military positions in Syria and Iraq.

Iran denies involvement in the drone attack and cautions the US against retaliatory actions, threatening serious consequences.

The timing and specifics of the US response remain undetermined, with preparations underway for potential strikes in the Middle East.

The European Union is responding to regional tensions by planning a naval mission in the Red Sea to protect cargo ships from Houthi attacks.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard asserts that Iran does not seek war but is not intimidated by the prospect of conflict.

Iraqi militia group Kata’ib Hezbollah has ceased attacks on US forces, potentially facilitating the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq.