

# U.S. Retaliates Against Iran-Backed Militants Following Attacks on Troops in Iraq

The U.S. military has retaliated against **Iran-backed militants** in Iraq following a missile attack on U.S. forces stationed at the al-Asad Airbase. The attack, which resulted in several non-serious injuries and minor damage to infrastructure, was carried out by militants using a close-range ballistic missile (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).

The U.S. response involved an **AC-130 gunship** targeting a vehicle associated with the militants. The gunship was already in the air at the time of the attack and was able to determine the point of origin of the missile attack (3, 4).

> "I can confirm an attack last night by Iran-backed militias using a close-range ballistic missile against U.S. and coalition forces at Al Asad airbase in Iraq," said Deputy Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh (3).

This attack is one of the 66 attacks on U.S. forces since October 17, with 32 in Iraq and 34 in Syria (1, 4). The number of injuries sustained by U.S. personnel is approximately 62, excluding the injuries from this attack (1, 4).

The U.S. has previously responded to attacks in Iraq and Syria with three separate sets of strikes in Syria (2, 5). However, the U.S. had been hesitant to retaliate in Iraq due to the delicate political situation and the influence of Iranian-backed militias (2).

The attacks on U.S. targets have been linked by Iraqi militia groups to U.S. support for Israel during the Gaza conflict (2, 5). This has ended a year-long unilateral truce that Iraqi factions had declared with the United States (2).

> "Taking us back — is deterrence working? We feel that it is," said Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh (4).

The U.S. military's actions have been met with varying perspectives. While some view the retaliatory strikes as a necessary response to ongoing attacks on U.S. forces, others express concern over the potential for escalation and the delicate political situation in Iraq.

The retaliatory strikes and the ongoing attacks on U.S. forces highlight the complex and volatile situation in the Middle East. As the U.S. continues to respond to attacks on its forces, the potential for further escalation and the impact on regional stability remain significant concerns.

Sources:
1. Fox News
2. Reuters
3. New York Post
4. CNN
5. ABC News


<h1>U.S. Retaliates Against Iran-Backed Militants Following Attacks on Troops in Iraq</h1>
The U.S. military has retaliated against Iran-backed militants in Iraq following a missile attack on U.S. forces stationed at the al-Asad Airbase. The attack, which resulted in several non-serious injuries and minor damage to infrastructure, was carried out by militants using a close-range ballistic missile (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
The U.S. response involved an AC-130 gunship targeting a vehicle associated with the militants. The gunship was already in the air at the time of the attack and was able to determine the point of origin of the missile attack (3, 4).
<blockquote>
"I can confirm an attack last night by Iran-backed militias using a close-range ballistic missile against U.S. and coalition forces at Al Asad airbase in Iraq," said Deputy Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh (3).
</blockquote>
This attack is one of the 66 attacks on U.S. forces since October 17, with 32 in Iraq and 34 in Syria (1, 4). The number of injuries sustained by U.S. personnel is approximately 62, excluding the injuries from this attack (1, 4).
The U.S. has previously responded to attacks in Iraq and Syria with three separate sets of strikes in Syria (2, 5). However, the U.S. had been hesitant to retaliate in Iraq due to the delicate political situation and the influence of Iranian-backed militias (2).
The attacks on U.S. targets have been linked by Iraqi militia groups to U.S. support for Israel during the Gaza conflict (2, 5). This has ended a year-long unilateral truce that Iraqi factions had declared with the United States (2).
<blockquote>
"Taking us back — is deterrence working? We feel that it is," said Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh (4).
</blockquote>
The U.S. military's actions have been met with varying perspectives. While some view the retaliatory strikes as a necessary response to ongoing attacks on U.S. forces, others express concern over the potential for escalation and the delicate political situation in Iraq.
The retaliatory strikes and the ongoing attacks on U.S. forces highlight the complex and volatile situation in the Middle East. As the U.S. continues to respond to attacks on its forces, the potential for further escalation and the impact on regional stability remain significant concerns.
Sources:
<ol>
<li>Fox News</li>
<li>Reuters</li>
<li>New York Post</li>
<li>CNN</li>
<li>ABC News</li>
</ol>

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The U.S. military retaliated against Iran-backed militants in Iraq after they launched a missile attack on U.S. forces at al-Asad Airbase, injuring several service members.

U.S. Retaliates Against Iran-Backed Militants Following Attacks on Troops in Iraq

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