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.اضافة اعلان

A fourth round of US air strikes targeted sites in Al-Mayadeen and Al-Bukamal. pic.twitter.com/Ab84l0X6HE

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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

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US officials have told Reuters that the strikes targeted facilities linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and the militias it backs.


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