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According to Al Jazeera, two Iraqi security sources informed Reuters that at least five rockets were launched from Zummar, a town in northern Iraq, towards a US military base in northeastern Syria. If verified, this attack would mark the first hostile action against US forces in the region since early February, following a period of relative tranquility after Iranian-backed forces halted their attacks.
This incident occurs amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, triggered by the Israeli assassination of a senior Iranian general in Tehran’s consulate in Syria, a direct Iranian strike on Israel, and reports of an Israeli assault on central Iran. These developments have sparked concerns about a potential escalation leading to a full-scale conflict between Iran and Israel.
In a related event, a significant explosion occurred at a military base in Iraq utilized by the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), an umbrella organization comprising Iran-backed factions. The blast resulted in the death of one member of the Iraqi security force and injured eight others. While investigations into the cause of the explosion are ongoing, the PMF has asserted it was a deliberate attack, whereas the Iraqi military is exploring the possibility of an accidental explosion or fire.
The US military’s Central Command has refuted claims of conducting airstrikes in Iraq following the incident. Originally established as a coalition of armed groups aligned with Iran, the PMF was later formalized as a recognized security force by Iraqi authorities.
Iran-Backed Militia Reportedly Launches Rocket Attack at US Military Base in Syria
ByAllNigeria
Apr 24, 2024