U.S. Continues Airstrikes on Iran-Linked Groups in Syria, Killing Fighters

The US launched its third round of strikes on Iran-linked militants in Syria, targeting a weapons storage facility and a command-and-control center. The strikes were in response to ongoing attacks on American troops in the Middle East by proxy fighters supported by Iran. The US military stated that the strikes are part of a larger strategy of deterrence to prevent further escalation in the region. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the importance of protecting US personnel and interests, while Gen. Michael Kurilla called the strikes a response to continued provocations by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This marks the latest development in the escalating tensions between the US and Iran-linked groups in the Middle East.