US Forces Swiftly React to Attack on Iraq Base, Officials Confirm

US forces responded to a missile attack on al-Asad Airbase in Iraq by hitting a militant base with an AC-130 gunship, resulting in several casualties. The Pentagon has reported 66 attacks on US forces in the Middle East since October 17, with 32 in Iraq and 34 in Syria. The Biden administration has faced questions about the effectiveness of deterrence in the region, but officials maintain confidence in their targeted strikes against Iranian-backed groups.