The Iraqi army has responded that the attacks will have “unforeseen consequences” and “disastrous consequences.”
The United States bombed dozens of targets in Iraq and Syria this Friday, reportedly linked to Iran, in retaliation for the drone strike that killed three American soldiers in Jordan last Sunday.
US President Joe Biden said in a statement that he is not seeking conflict in the Middle East but warned that his country will respond strongly to any attack.
The bombings in Iraq and Syria began at midnight local time and lasted for half an hour, attacking 85 targets and facilities believed to be linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and pro-Iranian militias operating in those countries.
According to the Pentagon, targets attacked include operations centers, intelligence centers, missiles and missiles, drone warehouses and logistics facilities that could be linked to the several attacks carried out by pro-Iranian groups on US forces in recent weeks.
At least Eighteen members of these pro-Iranian militias were killed an Iraqi military source and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on the bombings.
The actions were concentrated in the area of Al Mayadin, considered the ‘Iranian capital’ of Syria, and in the district of Al Bukamal, on the border with Iraq and a key supply route for these militias affiliated with the Syrian government. .
The Iraqi armed forces in turn condemned the bombings and warned that the action will have “unforeseen consequences”. “disastrous consequences” in the Middle East.
Source: EITB
I’m Wayne Wickman, a professional journalist and author for Today Times Live. My specialty is covering global news and current events, offering readers a unique perspective on the world’s most pressing issues. I’m passionate about storytelling and helping people stay informed on the goings-on of our planet.
