Fact check: Which countries did president biden order strikes or bombings?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, President Biden ordered strikes in Iraq and Syria against Iran-backed militant groups. The most definitive evidence comes from U.S. Department of Defense sources, which confirm that Biden ordered strikes targeting command and control centers, intelligence facilities, and weapons storage facilities used by Iran-backed militias in both countries ^[1]. These strikes were conducted in response to a deadly drone attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. soldiers.

Additionally, there is evidence of U.S. bombing campaigns in Yemen during Biden's presidency, though the analyses note that while the bombing campaign was ongoing for nearly three weeks, it does not explicitly specify that Biden personally ordered these strikes ^[2].

The analyses also reference broader U.S. military involvement in the Middle East region, with one source mentioning "bombing the Middle East with no end in sight" under Biden's administration ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements are missing from the original question:

• Timeline and justification: The strikes in Iraq and Syria were specifically retaliatory actions following the death of three U.S. soldiers in Jordan, not unprovoked attacks ^[1].
• Indirect military involvement: While Biden may not have directly ordered strikes in all regions, his administration has provided substantial military support that enables other nations' military actions. For example, the U.S. has continued providing support to Israel despite violence in Lebanon and Gaza ^[4], and sent over $183 billion in military aid to Ukraine since Russia's invasion ^[3].
• Distinction between direct strikes and military support: The analyses reveal a pattern where Biden's administration engages in both direct military action (Iraq, Syria) and indirect support through weapons and funding (Israel, Ukraine).
• Afghanistan withdrawal: Notably, Biden "ended a twenty-year war" in Afghanistan ^[5], representing a reduction rather than escalation of military action in that country.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question, while factually seeking information, lacks important nuance:

• Oversimplification: The question implies all military actions are equivalent, failing to distinguish between defensive/retaliatory strikes (Iraq, Syria) and other forms of military engagement or support.
• Missing context of justification: By not mentioning the precipitating events (such as the Jordan attack that killed U.S. soldiers), the question could lead to misunderstanding about the nature and purpose of these military actions.
• Incomplete scope: The question focuses solely on direct strikes while ignoring the broader pattern of military aid and support that enables other nations' military actions, which represents a significant portion of Biden's military policy decisions.

The analyses suggest that a more complete picture would include both direct military strikes (Iraq, Syria, potentially Yemen) and indirect military involvement through substantial aid packages (Ukraine, Israel).