US Forces Respond to Attacks in Iraq, Targeting Iran-Backed Militants

A US military aircraft fired on a vehicle and killed hostile forces after multiple close-range ballistic missiles were launched against US and coalition forces at Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq. This was the first time a ballistic missile was used since attacks began on October 17. The attack resulted in several non-serious injuries and minor infrastructure damage. The US has carried out retaliatory strikes in response to the continuous attacks on US troops, including three strikes in Syria. The Pentagon maintains that deterrence is working and the conflict has not escalated beyond Israel and Gaza.