US Forces Respond to Attacks in Iraq, Targeting Iran-Backed Militants
TL;DR
A US military aircraft fired on a vehicle and killed hostile forces after multiple close-range ballistic missiles were launched against US and coalition forces at Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq. This was the first time a ballistic missile was used since attacks began on October 17. The attack resulted in several non-serious injuries and minor infrastructure damage. The US has carried out retaliatory strikes in response to the continuous attacks on US troops, including three strikes in Syria. The Pentagon maintains that deterrence is working and the conflict has not escalated beyond Israel and Gaza.
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- US fires on and kills hostile forces after attack in Iraq, US official says CNN
- US forces attacked at Iraq air base, respond in self-defence Yahoo News
- US retaliates against Iran-backed militants after ballistic missile strike, officials say ABC News
- Israel-Hamas war: Iraq's Islamic resistence claims responsibilty for the attacks on US army bases WION
- US gunship strikes Iran-backed militias in Iraq after ballistic missile attack Al-Monitor
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