2023-11-22 01:47:22
US forces were attacked at the Ain al-Asad air base, west of Baghdad, this Tuesday, 21. United States Army responded with an air strike, according to US officials.
This was the first retaliation on Iraqi territory in response to recent drone and missile attacks.
According to two authorities from the USAthe air base was hit by a short-range ballistic missile, which left eight people injured and minor damage to infrastructure.
The Americans responded using an AC-130 plane, which attacked an Iranian-backed militia vehicle and people involved in the attack. There were several victims among the terrorists.
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Attacks on non-Iraqi bases
Attacks on US targets began on October 17 following US support for Israel in the war against Hamas terrorists.
The offensive against US targets ended a year-long unilateral truce between Iraqi factions, some formed in 2014 to fight Islamic State.
According to US officials, the United States and international forces forming a coalition to combat the remnants of the Islamic State have been hit more than 60 times in Iraq and Syria since October 17.
The United States Army responded to the attack with an attack on a vehicle belonging to an Iraqi militia backed by Iran | Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
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Forces suffered attacks in Syria
On October 26, US forces carried out strikes against two targets in eastern Syria.
The United States Ministry of Defense reported that the bombings were ordered by President Joe Biden in response to a wave of attacks that the country’s troops have suffered in recent weeks.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said militia groups in Iraq and Syria backed by Iran are responsible for attacks on US bases in the region.
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