The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on two locations in eastern Syria linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, responding to a series of drone and missile attacks against U.S. bases and personnel in the region. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that the strikes were a “response to ongoing and mostly unsuccessful attacks” by Iranian-backed militia groups. The U.S. seeks to deter future aggression while avoiding escalation and wider conflict. The retaliatory strikes are distinct from the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the Biden administration emphasizes its focus on self-defense against attacks on U.S. personnel.
US Launches Airstrikes on Iran-Linked Sites in Syria in Retaliation for Attacks on Troops
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