1 year agoThe two carrier strike groups, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Gerald R. Ford, are only about 425 nautical miles apart in the Mediterranean Sea
US Secretary of Defense: We say it clearly: If the attacks on American military personnel in the Middle East do not stop, we will respond
Security sources told Reuters: Two drones targeted the Ain al-Assad base in Iraq, which houses American forces, without causing any casualties
Ain al-Assad base in western Iraq was targeted with two drones
Ain al-Asad Air Base in Iraq was bombed by four missiles
"Iran's strategic objective has not changed" per senior US defense official, re ongoing attacks despite US strikes in Syria last week. "We're going to continue to respond when the president decides that's necessary" for force protection
US forces in the MiddleEast have been attacked by drones/rockets at least 23 times since October 17 - 14 in Iraq & 9 in Syria - per a senior US defense official "Most failed to reach their targets" per the official
Significant explosions reported near Albukamal, Deir Ez Zor, Syria on the Iraq border
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
