Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria continue to increase threats and attacks against U.S. forces. Reports on Sunday said the rockets targeted the Ain al-Asad base, at least the sixth such attack since Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7.
“Sunday’s Katyusha rocket targeted the Ain al-Asad air base in western Iraq, where American and other international forces are stationed, with two military officials saying a single explosion was heard inside the base. On Saturday, Ain al-Asad’s defense systems intercepted and shot down two drones hovering near the base. Ain al-Asad Air Base is located in western Anbar province,” Reuters noted.
This follows the fifth attack on Saturday. Barron’s newspaper reported on Saturday that the drone crashed into the (Ain al-Asad) base in western Anbar province, with no casualties or damage, a military official told AFP on condition of anonymity. Ta.
Pro-Iranian proxies use drones to target US forces
Additionally, a pro-Iranian account in Iraq released a video claiming to target Erbil in Iraq’s northern Kurdistan region. Pro-Iranian militias have targeted Erbil airport several times in the past. There are US military facilities at the airport. Pro-Iranian forces are using drones to target airports.
The attacks on U.S. forces began last week with a drone strike on Assad’s base. The Assad base is a huge, vast facility. The US has troops stationed there. The United States withdrew from many facilities in Iraq in 2019 and 2020 following an increase in Iranian-backed attacks.
Iran is targeting not only U.S. forces in eastern Syria, but also the U.S. Tanf garrison in Syria. Tanf is located in Syria, near the borders of Jordan and Iraq. Last week, Iran mobilized the Hus in Yemen and launched drones and missiles.
