US airstrikes hit Syria-Iraq border area amid regional tensions

The Al Bukamal region in eastern Syria, located near the Iraqi border, was targeted by American warplanes, Al Mayadeen news agency reported.

Syrian sources indicate that the strikes targeted positions held by groups supportive of the Syrian Army. However, details on the extent of the damage or possible casualties have not yet been confirmed.

The airstrikes mark the latest in a series of cross-border escalations amid rising tensions in the region, which has seen increased military activity. The U.S. military has not yet issued a statement on the operation or its objectives.

This development underscores the ongoing volatility along the Iraq-Syria border, where various forces are engaged in territorial control, with international powers frequently involved in military interventions. (ILKHA)