US launched strikes on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria, say officials

WASHINGTON — The US launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria early Saturday used by Iranian-backed militias, in an opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three US service members in Jordan last weekend, officials have told Associated Press. A fourth round of US air strikes targeted sites in Al-Mayadeen and Al-Bukamal. pic.twitter.com/Ab84l0X6HE — Ph.Gritti (@Philipp27960841) February 2, 2024 The initial strikes by manned and unmanned aircraft were hitting command and control headquarters, ammunition storage and other facilities, according to AP. Images from #US air strikes:#Iranian #Syria #iraq #USA pic.twitter.com/lqhCxdZaG9 — NOW (@JamilyKhabir) February 2, 2024 US officials have told Reuters that the strikes targeted facilities linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and the militias it backs. Read more Region and World Jordan News Read More Houthi Rebels Announce Targeting of U.S. Aircraft Carrier Truman Ben Gvir Storms Al-Aqsa Mosque Under Protection of Israeli Occupation Forces UNRWA Director in the West Bank: Developments Are Generally Worrying