US Retaliates with Airstrikes on Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq
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The US conducted retaliatory airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq in response to a ballistic missile attack on Al-Assad airbase that left four US personnel with traumatic brain injuries. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that the strikes were necessary and proportionate, and emphasized the US's readiness to take further measures to protect its personnel and facilities. Tensions in the region have been escalating, with ongoing attacks on US bases in Iraq and Syria by Iranian-backed militias, as well as retaliatory strikes in Yemen targeting Houthi militants.
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