American contractor killed, several U.S. troops wounded in attack on military outpost in Syria
“The airstrikes were conducted in response to today’s attack as well as a series of recent attacks against Coalition forces in Syria by groups affiliated with the IRGC,” Austin said in the statement. “As President Biden has made clear, we will take all necessary measures to defend our people and will always respond at a time and place of our choosing. No group will strike our troops with impunity.”The statement released by the Pentagon said that two U.S.
The retaliatory airstrikes were carried out by American F-15 fighter jets, the official said. The Pentagon statement described the strikes as “intended to protect and defend U.S. personnel,” calling the action a “proportionate and deliberate action intended to limit the risk of escalation and minimize casualties.”
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