Rising Threat: US Troops Face Increasing Drone Attacks in Syria and Iraq

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Rising Threat: US Troops Face Increasing Drone Attacks in Syria and Iraq
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US forces in Syria were targeted by two drones, resulting in minor injuries, as tensions rise in the region during the Israel-Hamas conflict. The attack occurred at the Al-Tanf base near Syria's borders with Iraq and Jordan, but the responsible party has not been identified. Additionally, two US military bases in Syria were reportedly attacked, with a drone targeting Al-Tanf and a missile targeting the Conoco base in the Deir al-Zor region. In Iraq, separate drone attacks caused minor injuries to US troops, although one drone was intercepted. The US has 2,500 troops in Iraq and 900 in Syria, supporting local forces in the fight against ISIS.

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