1 year agoOvernight the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (a front for Iranian-backed militias) claimed it carried out an attack against the US base of al-Tanf, in southern Syria
Kirby: American military operations in Syria and Iraq are aimed at preventing future attacks
Iraq report that Najaf International Airport is closed
A US official tells the US is not looking into evacuating any bases in Iraq or Syria despite what rumors might be flying around
Iraqi armed factions announce the targeting of Ain al-Assad base in Anbar with a drone
Initial reports of a drone/rocket attack on Ain Alasad Airbase in Anbar, western Iraq
The Iraqi Army: The decision to build our air defense capabilities has nothing to do with the Gaza war
US now says 19 attacks have been carried out vs US troops since October 17 - with 3 new attacks today
President Joe Biden delivered a direct message to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei against targeting U.S. personnel in the region, the White House said on Thursday after American forces were attacked in Iraq and Syria
Sirens heard in Erbil currently following reports of rocket/drone attack
A bombing targeting American forces at the Al-Harir base in Ebil Governorate, Iraq
Armed factions in Iraq announce the targeting of American forces at Ain al-Assad base with a drone
1 year agoPro-Iranian Islamic Resistance in Iraq group claims responsibility for attack on US base at “Abu Hajar Airport - Kharab al-Jir” (most likely near Rumeylan)
Global Coalition base in NE Syria's Rmelan attacked
Iraqi media: The Prime Minister ordered tightening measures to protect diplomatic missions
A U.S defense official tells Fox News 30 US service members have been injured in drone and rocket attacks in the last week. These are minor injuries, the official said. Several service members suffered from TBI's, but have all returned to duty
NBC: 25 American soldiers were injured last week in drone attacks on their bases in Iraq and Syria
1 year agoThe True Promise Brigades, an Iranian-tied militia says US bases in Kuwait and the UAE are now "legitimate targets"
The Pentagon: American forces in Iraq have been subjected to more than ten attacks and three attacks in Syria since October 17
1 year agoIran-backed militias in Iraq claim responsibility for targeting Ayn al-Assad airbase with rockets
Two missiles target Ain al-Assad air base, which houses U.S. forces
Another rocket attack targets al-Asad airbase in Iraq which hosts U.S. and other international forces
Blinken: I asked the Prime Minister of Iraq to pursue those responsible for targeting our forces
French President Emmanuel Macron proposed on Tuesday that an international coalition fighting against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria be widened to include the fight against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza
Counter terrorism forces of the Iraqi army are currently engaged in clashes with ISIS cells in Kirkuk region (autonomous region of Kurdistan)
US has intel that Iran-backed groups are planning to ramp up attacks on US troops in the Middle East as Iran seeks to capitalize on backlash to US support of Israel. There are "red lights flashing everywhere," official said
US Secretary of Defense to Iraqi Prime Minister: Coalition personnel and facilities must be protected
The White House: There is a link between the militias targeting us and the Revolutionary Guard
US, @DeptofDefense blaming drones & rockets attacks vs US troops in Iraq & Syria on "Iranian-backed groups" "We know that these groups are groups that are backed by Iran" per @PentagonPresSec. But "we haven't seen a direct order" from Tehran, he says
"We have seen this increase in rocket & UAV attacks against our bases & our facilities in Iraq & Syria" per @PentagonPresSec "We are concerned about a broader escalation of these attacks in the days ahead"
