Multiple Drone Attacks Target US Troops in Iraq, Syria, and Raise Concerns of Iranian Involvement
Two US military bases in Syria, the al-Tanf garrison and the Conoco gas field, were targeted by drones this week, raising concerns about Iran-backed proxies using the Israel-Hamas conflict as an opportunity to strike American forces. The al-Tanf base, frequently used by Iran-backed militants to transport weapons to Hezbollah, suffered minor injuries in the attack. In a separate incident, three drones were intercepted near US and Coalition forces in western Iraq, resulting in minor injuries and damage. Militias claiming responsibility for the attacks warned of further strikes against US bases using rockets, drones, and special forces.