US Retaliates with Strike on IRGC Facility in Syria after Attacks on American Troops
The US military conducted strikes in Syria targeting a facility used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in response to attacks against American troops in Iraq and Syria. This is the second strike authorized by the Biden administration since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Meanwhile, negotiations are underway for the release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a humanitarian pause in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian death toll in Gaza has surpassed 10,500, and Israel has stated that 50,000 Palestinians have fled to the southern part of the enclave. The US House of Representatives voted to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over comments critical of Israel, and protests in Turkey against Israel have led to boycotts of multinational brands.