Surge in Drone Attacks Targeting US Troops in Middle East
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Rockets and drones targeted the Ain al-Asad air base in western Iraq, which houses U.S. and other international forces, with multiple blasts heard inside the base. The Iraqi military has closed the area and initiated a search operation, but it is unclear if there were any casualties or damages. This is the third attack in less than 24 hours on airbases hosting U.S. troops in Iraq, following two separate drone attacks on Wednesday. Iraqi armed groups aligned with Iran had previously threatened to target U.S. interests with missiles and drones if the U.S. intervened to support Israel against Hamas in Gaza.
- Rockets, drones hit Iraqi base housing U.S. forces -security sources Reuters
- Drones attack a US military base in southern Syria and there are minor injuries, US officials say The Associated Press
- US military forces have been targeted in two separate drone attacks injuring some troops Al Jazeera English
- Attacks on U.S. troops in Middle East ramp up as Israel conflict escalates POLITICO
- Drone attack on US troops in Iraq intercepted The Tribune India
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