At least five rockets were fired from Iraq towards a US military base in northeast Syria. This is the first attack against American forces since early February.
What happened: Rockets were fired from the city of Zummar in Iraq, hitting the US military base in northeast Syria. The attack occurred on Sunday, two Iraqi security sources and a U.S. official said, Reuters reported.
This incident follows the return of the Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shea al-Sudani from a visit to the United States, where he met the President Joe Biden at the White House.
A Telegram group connected to Kataib Hezbollahan Iranian-backed faction, announced its decision to resume attacks after a three-month hiatus due to stalled talks to end the U.S.-led military coalition in Iraq.
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Although the US official confirmed that more than five rockets were fired, no US personnel were injured. The official described the attack as a “failed rocket attack,” but it was unclear whether the rockets missed the base or were destroyed before reaching it.
After the attack, a US-led coalition aircraft carried out a strike against the rocket launcher in Iraq. According to the report, the destroyed truck, which had a rocket launcher attached to the back, has been seized for further investigation.
Because matter: The recent missile attack against the US military base in Syria comes amid growing tension in the Middle East. Just a few days ago, Israel launched a targeted airstrike near an Iranian military air base, intensifying uncertainties about a broader escalation in the region.
Iran, in response, ensured the safety of its nuclear facilities after the Israeli attack. This assurance was echoed by an American official who confirmed that the attack had not targeted nuclear facilities.
In the meantime, Elon Musk assessed the situation, expressing his thoughts on the Israeli air strike against Iran. THE SpaceX The CEO’s comments added to ongoing discussions about the potential repercussions of rising tensions in the Middle East.
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