U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it began airstrikes in Iraq and Syria around 4 p.m. ET. against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force “and associated militias”.
“The US military
Attacked 85 or more targetsIt has a large fleet of aircraft, including long-range bombers from the United States. stated in a statement. “More than 125 precision munitions were used in the airstrike.”
Centcom said the attack hit command and control operations, intelligence centers, rocket, missile and unmanned aircraft storage, and munitions supply chain facilities used by paramilitary groups and the Revolutionary Guards.
Together with the IRGC,
US expected to target Islamic resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group for Iranian-backed militias. The Islamic Resistance Movement claimed responsibility for the attack on Jordan, and the United States earlier this week blamed Jordan for the attack.
After Friday’s announcement of the attack, President Biden issued a statement saying: Witnessed the return of three dead soldiers At Dover Air Force Base, Jordan.
“This afternoon, at my direction, U.S. forces conducted targeted strikes in Iraq and Syria that are being used by the Revolutionary Guards and affiliated militias to attack U.S. forces,” he said.
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Our response begins today.It will continue at a time and place of our choosing,” he added. “The United States does not want conflict in the Middle East or anywhere else in the world. But to all those who seek to harm us, please know this. If you harm Americans, we will respond.”
The airstrike is part of an operation hinted at by multiple U.S. officials. with a gradual response.
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