Iraq and Syria: The decision by the Biden administration to approve strikes against Iranian targets in Iraq and Syria comes at a critical juncture in the already tense relationship between the United States and Iran. The recent attacks on American personnel and facilities in the region have escalated these tensions, prompting a shift in the approach taken by the U.S. government. The strikes, carried out by U.S. military forces, targeted facilities known to be used by Iranian-backed militias. These militias have been implicated in the attacks against American interests, making them a prime target for retaliation. This marks a departure from the previous administration's reliance on diplomatic and economic measures to address…