7 maand geledenMultiple explosions reported in Khan Dhari, Iraq. Initial reports claim an airstrike against an unknown target
Reports about the targeting of the American Ain al-Assad base in western Iraq by a drone
Turkey says there were fierce clashes between them and the PKK in Duhok province, resulting in the death of a soldier. Ankara claims that five PKK fighters were killed too
7 maand geledenIslamic State (IS) Militants Ambushed an Iraqi Army Patrol, in Masad Area, ar-Rutba, Anbar Province, Iraq – 16 November 2023
Another defense official tells there was also an attack against US forces at al-Asad in Iraq. The official did not have casualty or damage details
A defense official tells there have been multiple attacks against US forces in Syria today that have resulted in multiple minor injuries. We're now at more than SIXTY attacks on US forces in Iraq & Syria in one month
Iraqi armed factions say they targeted the Harir base in northern Iraq with a drone
Ministers of the Taqaddum Party submit their resignation from the Iraqi government, and the party's representatives suspend attendance at parliamentary sessions
Several explosions heard near the US embassy in Baghdad. Sirens ringing out in embassy, security forces deployed in green zone
Another multi-rocket attack targeted US forces at MSS Euphrates in Syria today; 1 came within ~0.5km of base. No casualties or damage, a defense official tells VOA
The Iraqi Federal Court decides to terminate the membership of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Muhammad al-Halbousi
The White House: If Iranian proxies continue to target U.S. forces, we will respond
Hostage video showing Israeli-Russian academic Elizabeth Tsurkov, who went missing in Iraq in March, published by Iraqi pro-militia telegram accounts. Video in Hebrew. Arabic translation makes reference to Israel's war on Gaza so it seems recent
The White House: We do not seek a confrontation with Iran, but we must weaken its Revolutionary Guard
Al-Nujaba militias enter Deir ez-Zur from Iraq and are deployed in the cities of Al-Mayadin and Al-Bukamal
7 maand geledenPentagon confirms new airstrikes vs ran IRGC facilities in eastern Syria Per @SecDef Lloyd Austin US hit a training facility near AbuKamal & a safe house near Mayadin "in response to continued attacks against US personnel in Iraq & Syria"
7 maand geledenThe Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a front for other Iranian-backed militias, claims responsibility for an attack against Eilat, yesterday. This is the second time the group claims to have attacked Israel
An Iraqi armed faction announces the targeting of the "Ain al-Assad" base, where American forces are stationed in Anbar Governorate
One-way drones targeted U.S. forces at Rumalyn Landing Zone in Syria this morning. 1 drone was shot down and the other did not detonate. No injuries or damage to infrastructure reported. This is the 6th attack since the U.S. air strikes in Syria Wednesday. 48th since Oct
US defense official now tells VOA there have been FORTY-SIX attacks on US forces in Iraq & Syria since 10/17. 4 of these happened AFTER the US strike overnight on IRGC weapons storage facility. 3 Americans were injured during the attack today at MSS Green Village
7 maand geledenThe so-called 'Islamic Resistance in Iraq,' a grouping of militias and front groups of Iran, claimed three attacks against Ayn al-Assad airbase in Western Iraq
Biden: We will strike the targets of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and its affiliated groups in Syria again if we have to
The Telegram channel Sabereen News, affiliated with Iran-backed groups, claims a drone attack was carried out on Iraq's Ain al-Assad base
7 maand geledenUS F-15blast storage facility used by Iran's IRGC, Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria "This precision self-defense strike is a response to a series of attacks against US personnel in Iraq & Syria by IRGC-Quds Force affiliates" per @SecDef Lloyd Austin
7 maand geledenAnother proxy organization operating under the umbrella of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq claims responsibility for firing mortars at al-Harir airbase which houses American forces in Erbil, Iraq
Asked whether there is any hesitancy to respond to Iran-backed groups' continued attacks on US forces, Pentagon spox says the attacks have not resulted in "significant" casualties or damage to infrastructure
Another attack is reported on the Conico gas facility in eastern Syria, where U.S. forces are stationed
AFP: A military base at Erbil Airport in Iraq, where American forces are located, was subjected to two attacks with 3 drones, without casualties.
Iranian-backed "Islamic Resistance in Iraq": "Targeting the American base at Erbil Airport, with drones, which hit their targets badly."
7 maand geledenSabereen also claimed there was attack on Green Village base in Deir ez-Zor
