U.S. Strikes Facilities Reportedly Used By Iranian-Backed Militias

The attacks were ordered by the president as an act of self-defense and are said to be unrelated to the on-going conflict between Israel and Hamas.

The U.S. has conducted airstrikes targeting two facilities connected to Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria.

The two F-16 fighter jets targeted a weapons and ammunition storage facility in Abu Kamal near the border between Syria and Iraq. The facilities have reportedly been used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated groups.

The attacks were ordered by the president as an act of self-defense and are said to be unrelated to the on-going conflict between Israel and Hamas. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin accused Iran of playing a role in the attack on U.S. forces stating, “Iran wants to hide its hand and deny its role in these attacks against our forces. We will not let them”. Austin also promised further strikes if Iran continues to engage in attacks against the U.S..

Officials reportedly are seeking to send a strong message to Iran and the militias not to escalate their attacks and spark a wider conflict in the Middle East.