US strikes 85+ retaliatory targets in Iraq, Syria

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WASHINGTON — Early on Saturday, the US military announced the execution of airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's Quds Force and affiliated groups. The strikes targeted over 85 locations, including command centers, surveillance facilities, missile storage, and drone sites. More than 125 precision-guided munitions were employed in the operation. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and affiliated militia groups continue to represent a direct threat to the stability of Iraq, the region, and the safety of Americans. We will continue to take action, do whatever is necessary to protect our people, and… pic.twitter.com/Y53nvRfjjx — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) February 3, 2024 US President Joe Biden stated that these military strikes were a response to attacks on US forces last week. He emphasized that the US seeks no conflict but will respond to any harm inflicted upon its citizens. Syrian TV reported casualties resulting from the US attack near the Syrian-Iraqi border. Read more Region and World Jordan News Read More One Killed, One Injured in Israeli Airstrike on Southern Lebanon Israeli Video Documents Al-Qassam's Complex Ambush in Beit Hanoun Martyrs and Injuries as Israeli Airstrikes Target Multiple Areas in Gaza
WASHINGTON — Early on Saturday, the US military announced the execution of airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's Quds Force and affiliated groups. The strikes targeted over 85 locations, including command centers, surveillance facilities, missile storage, and drone sites. More than 125 precision-guided munitions were employed in the operation.


US President Joe Biden stated that these military strikes were a response to attacks on US forces last week. He emphasized that the US seeks no conflict but will respond to any harm inflicted upon its citizens. Syrian TV reported casualties resulting from the US attack near the Syrian-Iraqi border.


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