Explosive news! US and allies under siege with 13 attacks in one week!
A staggering revelation by the Pentagon has shaken the global political scenario! American and its allied forces in Iraq and Syria found themselves in the crosshairs, subjected to relentless drone and rocket attacks 13 times in the past week alone. These explosive events come hot on the heels of accusations by the United States, pointing fingers at Iran for its active involvement in these attacks on their troops.
Relentless Assaults, Steep Casualties!
An NBC News report dropped a bombshell, revealing that a chilling number of two dozen American military heroes suffered wounds during these violent encounters. This isn’t just about rockets and drones; it’s a clear reflection of the escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington. With Iran’s alleged militia threatening the U.S. over its unwavering support for Israel amidst the raging Israel-Hamas conflict, the situation is reaching a boiling point.
The Disturbing Details: What the Pentagon Says
Brigadier General Pat Ryder, the voice of the Pentagon, painted a grim picture. Between October 17 and 24, he stated, “US and coalition forces have been attacked at least 10 separate times in Iraq and three separate times in Syria.” Ryder detailed these attacks, revealing they were a lethal combination of “one-way attack drones and rockets”. But who’s really behind these attacks? While Ryder did not point directly at specific factions, he did ominously hint at the involvement of groups propped up by the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) and the overarching Iranian regime.
A Troubling Forecast: More Attacks on the Horizon?
Brace yourselves, warns Ryder, as he unveils the potential for an even more aggressive campaign against American forces, orchestrated by Iranian proxies, and potentially, Iran itself. Making things even murkier, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella organization of Iranian-backed militias, brazenly claimed these attacks as their handiwork just a day prior.
Inside Scoop: NBC News Breaks Down the Attacks
CENTCOM shared disturbing updates with NBC News. A one-way drone attack on the al-Tanf military base in Syria resulted in minor injuries for at least 20 American soldiers. Although one drone was successfully neutralized, the base suffered minimal damage. But the attacks didn’t stop there. On the very same day, al-Asad base in Iraq became a target, leading to minor injuries for four more American heroes. A hangar, sheltering small aircraft, didn’t survive the assault, reduced to rubble by drone debris.
With the U.S. maintaining a force of 900 troops in Syria and a formidable 2,500 in Iraq to keep the IS at bay, the stakes have never been higher.