US Troops Attacked in Syria: No Initial Reports of InjuriesUS troops stationed in northeastern Syria were targeted by a drone attack, although initial reports indicate no injuries.
Kabul 24: The attack occurred at Rumalyn Landing Zone, where US and coalition forces are present. Medical evaluations and damage assessments are currently underway.
Rising Tensions in the Region
This incident marks the second attack on US forces in the Middle East within days, amid fears of escalating violence from Iranian-backed militias. The US maintains approximately 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 in Iraq, primarily to support local forces against ISIS resurgenc
Context of Recent Violence
The backdrop includes the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’s political leader, in Tehran, which Iran blames on Israel. This has heightened tensions, with Iran threatening retaliation against US interests due to its support for Israel. Earlier this week, five US personnel were injured in a separate rocket attack on Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq, attributed to Iranian proxie
