The US has approved plans for a series of strikes against Iranian targets in Iraq and Syria in response to drone and rocket attacks on US forces in the region. Weather conditions will determine the timing of the strikes, as the US prefers better visibility to avoid civilian casualties. While the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah announced a suspension of military operations against US forces, there is no indication that this will delay the retaliatory strikes. Iran supports various groups in the region, including Hamas, which has been engaged in a war with Israel. Furthermore, US officials reported the shooting down of a drone over the Gulf of Aden and the destruction of an explosive sea drone in the Red Sea.

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