Politico: Attacks on U.S. troops in Middle East ramp up as Israel conflict escalates
The episodes add a dangerous new element to the fighting in Gaza and deepen fears that Iran might take a more regional approach to fomenting violence.
A spate of new attacks on American troops in the Middle East this week is threatening to further entangle the United States in a new regional war, even as the Biden administration tries to prevent the conflict between Israel and Hamas from escalating.
U.S. forces in multiple locations across Iraq and Syria came under attack by aerial drones targeting their positions on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Pentagon spokesperson Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder. One American contractor died of a cardiac episode while seeking shelter from the attacks; other troops sustained minor injuries.
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WNU Editor: Here is an easy prediction. These attacks are going to escalate.
Attacks On U.S. Troops In Middle East Are Ramping Up
US Troops Attacked in Iraq, Syria and on Alert for More Strikes -- Reuters
Rockets, drones hit Iraqi base housing U.S. forces -security sources -- Reuters
Iran-backed Shia militias target 2 U.S. bases in Iraq -- Long War Journal
Pentagon says drone attacks on US troops in Iraq thwarted, with ‘minor injuries’ -- The Hill
US intercepts drones aiming to strike military forces in Iraq as Washington is on heightened alert for attacks -- Daily Mail
US troops shoot down third drone over Iraq as Biden visits Israel -- Al-Monitor
Drones attack a US military base in southern Syria and there are minor injuries, US officials say -- AP
Drone attack on US military base in Syria causes minor injuries — US officials -- Times of Israel
Drones target US troops in Middle East for second day in a row -- Starts and Stripes
US troops in Syria targetted by drones- officials -- Reuters
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