"Rising Threat: US-Backed Forces in Syria Seek Increased Air Defense Amid Drone Attacks"
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has called for additional air defenses in northeast Syria after blaming pro-Iran factions for a deadly drone attack that killed six of its fighters. The SDF, a key partner in the US-led campaign against Islamic State, has faced a series of drone and rocket attacks by pro-Iran militias. The SDF commander emphasized the need for increased aerial defensive systems and technical capabilities to fend off such attacks, while also expressing concerns about potential US troop withdrawal and the resulting threats from Iran-backed troops, Islamic State, and Turkey.