US EditionUS strikes Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troops
- In retaliation for recent attacks by Iranian-backed groups, the U.S. military launched airstrikes on locations in eastern Syria linked to the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps. This comes after 12 attacks on U.S. bases and personnel in Iraq and four in Syria since October 17.
- The U.S. wants to deter future aggression from these groups while avoiding further conflict and escalation in the region. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized that the U.S. does not seek a broader conflict but will take additional action to protect its forces if necessary.
- Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the U.S. has carried out precision self-defense strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups. These retaliatory strikes were anticipated as officials made it clear that the U.S. would respond to protect its personnel.
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On Friday night, the US Air Force carried out airstrikes on two military installations near the city of Abu Kamal in eastern Syria, which, according to the Pentagon, are used by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and related groups. Washington said the attack was in response to a string of attacks on US military bases in Syria and Iraq over the past week.
US attacks Iranian “proxies” in Syria, as Israel intensifies assault on Gaza
Hours before Israel initiated a communications blackout of Gaza and poured troops across the border, the United States dropped dozens of bombs on what it called Iranian "proxies" in Syria as part of its escalating standoff with Tehran.
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Activists report explosions and a fire at a US base near a Syrian oil field. Pro-Iranian militias are suspected to be behind the attack.
Tension continues to rise in the Middle East. A total of 21 U.S. soldiers have suffered minor injuries - in 19 cases, concussions - in at least 16 attacks...
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