American Air Power Hammers Iranian-Backed Targets In Stunning War Footage

Video has surfaced of the military hitting Iranian-backed proxy group targets in retaliation for the death of three American service members.

Retaliation strikes ordered by President Joe Biden for the death of three soldiers in Jordan began Friday afternoon, and were carried out by heavy air assets, including two B-1 bombers.

Exact death numbers aren't known right now, and the Iraqis and Syrians are claiming as many as 40 people might have been killed. I would seriously suggest taking anything released by them with a grain of salt. They have every incentive to lie.

While the death toll remains unknown, footage shows a target in western Iraq engulfed by flames after getting rocked with bombs.

Check out the footage below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

U.S. Central Command, the military governing command that oversees the area of operations in the Middle East, also released a video showing a fighter jet taking off to dish out some justice.

America hits back after three military members are killed.

It's been known for days America was going to launch some kind of operation in the Middle East following the deadly drone attack on our soldiers in Jordan.

The attack left three brave Americans dead, dozens wounded and was just the latest attack on positions held by the USA.

There's been wave after wave of attacks on bases in Syria and Iraq carried out by groups backed by Iran since the war between Israel and Hamas started. There was no doubt the military would do something as soon as three Americans paid the ultimate price.

The payback started Friday and is expected to continue for several days.

B-1 bombers were used to carry out strikes against Iranian-backed groups in Syria and Iraq. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

No matter what you think of the situation in the Middle East, the calculus and dynamics are pretty simple, in my humble opinion. If the enemy is allowed to kill our people without consequences, then they're incentivized to continue doing it. Walk softly, but carry a big stick. As much as we hope it's not the case, the stick sometimes must be used, and there's blood to be accounted for.

Now, the response is underway, and America went strong with B-1 bombers and fighter aircraft. The Iranian-backed forces, many of which were able to flee prior to the attacks, don't have close to the means to stop our aircraft in Iran and Syria. That means it's a turkey shoot whenever the good guys want it to be.

Remember the fallen, pray Iran gets the message and pray for all them men and women carrying out these strikes. Definitely let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.