U.S. Carries Out Retaliatory Airstrikes on Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq & Syria
The U.S. military conducted precision airstrikes against Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for drone and rocket attacks against American forces. The operation targeted weapons storage facilities, training camps, and command posts associated with Kataib Hezbollah and other Tehran-aligned factions.
Pentagon officials said the strikes were a “defensive action” to protect U.S. personnel, and Iran denounced the operation as “aggressive and unlawful.” The local tensions are intense, with militia leaders promising revenge.