US: Strikes kill 4 Iranian-backed militia members in Syria

US strikes in Syria aimed at Iran-backed forces: Biden

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said on Thursday (Aug 25) that US air and artillery strikes that killed four militants in eastern Syria were ordered to protect US forces from attacks by Iran-backed militia. "I directed the Aug 23 strikes in order to protect and defend the safety of our personnel .

US: Strikes Kill 4 Iranian-Backed Militia Members in Syria

The latest spike in attacks came after militias backed by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard targeted U.S. troops on Aug. 15 at the al-Tanf Garrison in the south.

US strikes Iran-backed militias in Syria for third day

The White House sought to halt attacks on American troops in Syria by authorizing airstrikes on a depot used by the IRGC. Local militias have responded by firing more rockets.

U.S.: Strikes kill 4 Iranian-backed militia members in Syria

WASHINGTON — Four Iranian-backed militia members were killed in U.S. strikes in Syria on Wednesday in response to attacks by the group in recent weeks, the U.S. military said Thursday.In a statement, U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces also destroyed seven enemy rocket launchers on Wednesday hours after militia fighters fired rockets at two U.S. military installations in northeast Syria. Central Command provided additional details about the st…

US: Strikes kill 4 Iranian-backed militia members in Syria

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four Iranian-backed militia members were killed in U.S. strikes in Syria on Wednesday in response to attacks by the group in recent weeks , the U.S.

US: Strikes kill 4 Iranian-backed militia members in Syria

The U.S. military says four Iranian-backed militia members have been killed in U.S. strikes in Syria in response to recent attacks by the group.