In a brazen act against American and Coalition interests, rockets and drones targeted the Ain al-Asad air base in western Iraq on Thursday evening, with the unmistakable sounds of multiple explosions echoing in the distance, as per reports from Iraqi security sources.

The extent of the damage or potential casualties remains unclear. Still, the Iraqi military, in a swift response, secured the surrounding area of the Ain al-Asad air base and launched search and rescue operations. This isn't an isolated incident; another U.S. military facility near the Baghdad international airport also faced rocket fire on Thursday, just another tick on the list of ongoing assaults against American assets in the region.

Highlighting the escalating danger, four separate locations in Iraq and Syria, housing U.S. troops, have been attacked within a mere 24-hour window.

Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, asserted the U.S.'s unwavering commitment, stating, "We will take all necessary actions to staunchly defend U.S. and Coalition Forces against any looming threat. When and how we respond will be entirely at our discretion."

It's worth noting the rising tensions in the region: Iran-aligned Islamist factions in Iraq have openly threatened U.S. forces in the wake of American support to Israel in its defense against Hamas. Despite ramping up troop numbers and military hardware to support Israel and deter other rogue actors in the region, the U.S. has made it clear that no American boots on the ground have combat orders.

In a brazen act against American and Coalition interests, rockets and drones targeted the Ain al-Asad air base in western Iraq on Thursday evening, with the unmistakable sounds of multiple explosions echoing in the distance, as per reports from Iraqi security sources.
The extent of the damage or potential casualties remains unclear. Still, the Iraqi military, in a swift response, secured the surrounding area of the Ain al-Asad air base and launched search and rescue operations. This isn't an isolated incident; another U.S. military facility near the Baghdad international airport also faced rocket fire on Thursday, just another tick on the list of ongoing assaults against American assets in the region.
Highlighting the escalating danger, four separate locations in Iraq and Syria, housing U.S. troops, have been attacked within a mere 24-hour window.
Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, asserted the U.S.'s unwavering commitment, stating, "We will take all necessary actions to staunchly defend U.S. and Coalition Forces against any looming threat. When and how we respond will be entirely at our discretion."
It's worth noting the rising tensions in the region: Iran-aligned Islamist factions in Iraq have openly threatened U.S. forces in the wake of American support to Israel in its defense against Hamas. Despite ramping up troop numbers and military hardware to support Israel and deter other rogue actors in the region, the U.S. has made it clear that no American boots on the ground have combat orders.

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