Pentagon confirms 16 attacks on US bases in Iraq and Syria

Pentagon Press Secretary Brigadier General Pat Ryder confirmed at least three additional attempted drone and rocket attacks on U.S. bases in both Iraq and Syria.

These attacks come in the wake of a recent string of strikes, with one incident resulting in "minor injuries" to 20 U.S. soldiers, according to U.S. Central Command.

The most recent attack on U.S. forces occurred in Iraq, but Ryder claimed that it was successfully thwarted. Since October 17, U.S. troops have faced a total of 16 such attacks.

The deployment of 900 troops has been authorized to oversee a variety of air defense systems recently placed in the Middle East. These systems include a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery, Patriot missile platforms, and Avenger air defense systems, as explained by Ryder. While the exact destination of these troops remains undisclosed, Ryder made it clear that they will not be sent to Israel or engage in hostilities there. Instead, their deployment is aimed at "supporting regional deterrence efforts."

These attacks on U.S. military outposts have occurred concurrently with a renewed conflict between Israel and Palestinian fighters in Gaza, triggered by Operation Al Aqsa Flood, which claimed approximately 1,400 israeli lives.

Subsequently, zionist occupation forces have carried out airstrikes in the region over the past few weeks, resulting in the reported deaths of over 7,000 people, according to local officials. (ILKHA)