In response to a drone attack that claimed the lives of three American service members in Jordan over the weekend, U.S. officials have revealed that a multi-day response will be carried out, targeting multiple facilities tied to the attacks. Speaking anonymously, a U.S. official informed ABC News that the strikes will be deliberate and aimed at disabling the infrastructure supporting the Iran-backed militants responsible for the deadly assault.

President Joe Biden confirmed that he has made a decision regarding the U.S. response to the attack but refrained from disclosing specific details. When pressed on whether Iran is responsible, he stated that while Tehran is arming the proxy groups, the U.S. is not seeking a wider war in the Middle East.

The investigation into how the enemy attack drone managed to reach a remote U.S. military base in Jordan is still ongoing. As per three officials speaking on condition of anonymity, the enemy drone approached the base simultaneously with a U.S. surveillance drone, causing confusion that prevented the deployment of air defenses. The attack occurred early Sunday morning, striking the base's living quarters and resulting in the deaths of three Army reservists and injuring at least 40 others.

The attack marks a significant escalation in the already tense relationship between Iran-backed militants and U.S. forces stationed in Iraq and Syria. In recent months, there have been over 165 attacks on U.S. troops in these regions. The U.S. has previously launched retaliatory strikes in Iraq.

While the U.N. spokesperson for the Iranian Mission denied any involvement in the attacks, Republicans have criticized President Biden's approach in the Middle East, urging for a more direct response towards Iran. However, officials have declined to disclose specific targets or whether Iranian officials will be directly targeted in the strikes.

The U.S. Central Command, responsible for overseeing forces in the region, is working on providing several military strike options to President Biden. General Robert Abrams, a retired combatant commander, emphasized the challenge of sending a strong message without escalating tensions further.

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman, Michael McCaul, called for a "major reset" of Middle East policy to protect national security interests and restore deterrence. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the U.S. response could be multi-leveled, occur in stages, and be sustained over time.

As the U.S. prepares for its multi-day response, the nation mourns the loss of the three Army reservists and stands united against attacks on its troops.