“This proportionate military response was conducted together with diplomatic measures, including consultation with coalition partners,” Kirby said. “The operation sends an unambiguous message: President Biden will act to protect American and coalition personnel. At the same time, we have acted in a deliberate manner that aims to de-escalate the overall situation in eastern Syria and Iraq.”
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/ ... an-militia
I wonder whether the team could advise on what those two words mean. My own dictionary seems unable to provide a rational answer.