US Retaliates Against Iran-Backed Militants in Iraq Following Ballistic Missile Attack

The US military retaliated against Iran-backed militants who launched a ballistic missile attack on al-Asad Airbase in Iraq, injuring several troops. An American AC-130 gunship fired back at the militants, killing several Iran-linked fighters. This marks the 66th attack from Iran proxies against US forces in Iraq and Syria since mid-October, with roughly 70 US troops sustaining minor injuries or traumatic brain injuries. The US has conducted previous retaliatory airstrikes against Iran-linked facilities, but Tuesday's counterattack was a real-time response.