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Oct 24,
2023. Posted by Balkan Periscope - Hellas
Three key US
positions in Syria were hit by missile attacks. Among them are the military bases of
al-Tanf and al-Shadadi, as well as the large al-Omar oil field, located in the
province of Deir ez-Zor.
The attacks on al-Omar and al-Shadadi bases drew particular attention because they were claimed by an Iraqi Shiite militia called the Islamic Resistance in Iraq.
This militia has long expressed its disagreement with the presence of
American troops in Syria and Iraq, considering them occupation forces.
So far, the exact
number of casualties and destruction as a result of the attack has not been
reported.
US
authorities and coalition forces are assessing the situation and analyzing
possible responses, however, it should be noted that there is a risk of direct
military clashes between the US and pro-Iranian groups.
The White
House on Monday expressed concern about the actions of Iran, which it believes
is actively facilitating Iranian-backed missile and drone attacks on US
military bases in Iraq and Syria by local factions. US President Joe Biden has
directed the Department of Defense to prepare for further attacks and respond
accordingly.
White House
Press Secretary John Kirby noted that over the past week, and especially over
the past few days, the number of such attacks has increased significantly. He
stressed that the United States will not allow threats to its interests in the
region to go unanswered.
(Middle East news)