US Airstrikes Target Iranian Militias in Syria Over Imminent Threats
TL;DR
U.S. Central Command destroyed several weapon systems in Syria that posed an imminent threat to U.S. and coalition forces, including rocket launchers and a tank. The attack was a self-defense measure after these systems fired near U.S. positions. While the operators of the weapons are still being assessed, Iranian-backed militias are suspected. This marks the second such defensive action in a week, with the U.S. focusing on protecting its personnel and countering ISIS in partnership with the Syrian Democratic Forces.
- Centcom Destroys Threatening Weapons Systems in Syria Department of Defense
- US says it carried out strike against ‘imminent threat’ in Syria Al Jazeera English
- US jets attack Iranian militias in Syria Yahoo! Voices
- US military destroys weapons systems in Syria’s Deir Ezzor after attack on base Al Arabiya English
- U.S. A-10 Warthogs ‘Rain Hell’ On Iran-Backed Militias In Syria Amid Doubts About Their Future In USAF: Reports EurAsian Times
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