Posted on 01/21/2024 5:33:51 AM PST by FarCenter
Iran-backed armed groups have targeted US troops in Iraq hours after Tehran vowed revenge and blamed Israel for a deadly attack on a building housing its elite forces in the Syrian capital Damascus, driving fears of wide regional conflict.
The attack caused one Iraqi and possible American casualties, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday, and came hours after Tehran vowed to take revenge against Israel for its strike targeting the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in Syria.
“Multiple ballistic missiles and rockets were launched by Iranian-backed militants in western Iraq targeting al-Assad Airbase,” CENTCOM said on X.
Most of the projectiles were intercepted by the base’s air defence systems, but “others impacted on the base”, the statement said.
Attacks on US forces in Iraq and Syria have increased since the October 7 Israeli military offensive, which has been militarily backed by Washington. Since launching its offensive on the Gaza Strip, Israel has expanded its attacks targeting Iran-linked armed groups in Syria and Lebanon.
Yemen’s Houthis, who form part of Tehran-backed groups known as the “axis of resistance”, have launched attacks towards Israel and targeted Israel-linked ships in the Red Sea in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza disrupting one of the busiest maritime routes. Houthis demand Israel end its war on Gaza and allow humanitarian aid into the besieged territory in desperate need of food, medicines and other essential items.
Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has warned of the dangers of escalation in Israel’s war on Gaza.
“If Israel continues to ramp up its attacks on other fronts and if it drags the West in, we’ll be looking at a very, very serious escalation of the conflict,” he told Al Jazeera.
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WHY do we still have a base in Iraq?
Joe should pull everyone out!. Oh yeah, just leave all the stuff behind.
No, you’ll have to do your own research. You can’t bait me with your silliness into wasting my time. Check out the involvement of these exact same Iranians with the CIA in Operation Eagle Claw. The CIA has been funding this group for at least 45 years. Have someone look it up for you.
You caved real quick like a child: No, you’ll have to do your own research. You can’t bait me with your silliness into wasting my time.
You invent stuff and deny known facts.
Good old dependable Al Jazeera. You can always count on them to leave out key factors in actions/responses... So, if you believe Al Jazeera, Israel, without any provocation, attacked Gaza on 07 October 2023. Hmmmm. That sure doesn't match the IDF radio intercepts that I monitored that day...
And by the very nature of that quoted statement above, the rest of of the article becomes just a random collection of words that may or may not have meaning.
The proper response is to evacuate CIA headquarters in Langley VA and BULLDOZE IT TO THE GROUND.
While most freepers don’t read articles before posting, it is customary to read titles before posting.
Correct.
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