Armed factions in Iraq announce the targeting of American forces at Ain al-Assad base with a drone
1 שנה לפניPro-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 שנה לפניThe 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 שנה לפניIran-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"
Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq launch a drone attack on Al Malikiya military base in Syria, housing U.S. military personnel
1 שנה לפניThe Islamic Resistance (Iraq) targeted the Al Tanf coalition base and Al Rubkan with 2 drones this morning
Kirby: We have witnessed disturbing attacks, and we must do what it takes to protect our forces, especially in Iraq and Syria
TSK airstrikes repported in Akre and Metina and Hakurk
A Peshmerga was killed during the altercation with the Iraqi army in Makhmour
1 שנה לפניUS Department of State: The @StateDept updated its Travel Advisory for Iraq on October 20, 2023, following the ordered departure of eligible family members and non-emergency U.S. government personnel from U.S. Embassy Baghdad @USEmbBaghdad and U.S. Consulate General Erbil @USCGERBIL due to increased security threats against U.S. personnel and interests
The Peshmerga and Iraqi army have reportedly exchanged fire in Makhmour district, resulting in casualties on both sides
CENTCOM says reports of US service members killed in Iraq are NOT TRUE, despite DataMinr alert
Lloyd Austin: we've seen rocket & UAV attacks against bases housing our troops in Iraq and Syria. We're concerned about potential escalation. In fact, what we're seeing is a is the prospect of a significant escalation of attacks on our troops and our people throughout the region
At least one projectile landed inside Ain al-Asad base in western Iraq
Defence systems at Iraq's Ain al-Asad air base, which hosts U.S. and other international forces in western Iraq, intercepted and shot down two drones while they were hovering near the base, an Iraqi security source said on Saturday
