US forces launched a large-scale airstrike on Monday, targeting nine facilities linked to various Iranian-backed groups in Syria, according to a statement from US Central Command (Centcom). The strike is part of ongoing efforts to counter Iranian influence in the region.
The US military has confirmed that the airstrikes were a response to attacks by Iranian-backed groups on US forces stationed in Syria. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes targeted nine facilities across two locations in Syria over the past 24 hours. The action comes amid growing tensions between US forces and Iran-aligned militias in the region.
This report was filed by AFP from Washington.
A statement from US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the airstrikes were aimed at "degrading the ability of Iranian-backed groups to launch or plan future attacks on US and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria to defeat the Islamic State group." The operation underscores ongoing efforts to disrupt militia activity and protect US personnel in the region.
The United States has been conducting occasional strikes on bases linked to Iranian-backed groups in Iraq and Syria, according to reports.
In February, the US military launched airstrikes on 85 facilities in both countries as retaliation for attacks on US troops. These strikes are part of a broader strategy to counter the growing influence of Iran-aligned militias in the region.
Currently, there are 900 US troops stationed in Syria and 2,500 in Iraq. These forces have been deployed since 2014, primarily to assist local militaries in preventing the resurgence of the Islamic State (IS) militant group. The continued presence of US personnel in both countries reflects the ongoing commitment to counterterrorism efforts in the region.
(Source: BSS NEWS)
Translated by Mazdud
