US strikes targets in Syria in response to attacks on US Army troops: CENTCOM

US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that its forces launched strikes on nine targets in two locations in Syria, targeting groups associated with Iran in response to multiple attacks on US personnel in the region over the past 24 hours.

The strikes aimed to degrade the Iranian-backed groups’ ability to plan and execute future attacks on US army and Coalition forces, who are in Syria for counter-ISIS operations.

“Attacks against US and coalition partners in the region will not be tolerated,” said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, CENTCOM commander.

“We will continue to take every step necessary to protect our personnel and coalition partners and respond to reckless attacks.”

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