![FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2021 file photo, President Joe Biden speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. A new-old ritual is taking shape in the Biden White House, one that starts with bulky briefing packages, war-gaming the “what-ifs,†and Oval Office discussions about how to talk to this or that particular U.S. ally or adversary. Twelve times since he took office, President Joe Biden has dialed up a world leader after reinstituting what was a long-held White House standard mothballed by Donald Trump: vigorous preparation. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4EETFUFP6FNJO6UOYYHXMJKXBQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=054534d904e3ede40e6cffcd6f83f69408aa4415c54b90fdae3151c3aa551e06&width=400&height=225)
President Joe Biden is taking his time while considering a US response to the attack. AP Photo
President Joe Biden is taking his time while considering a US response to the attack. AP Photo
Biden administration considers options after Erbil attack and helps Iraq in investigation
Attack shows signs of Iranian tactics in Iraq but needs further investigation, US defence official says