US government ”Retaliated” with airstrikes in Syria and Iraq
US Military on Sunday launched airstrikes in both Syria and Iraq against the Iran Backed Militias in the two regions. The airstrikes, which the US government labeled as “defensive” were launched as a retaliation of the attack on the US bases in Iraq. Washington and Baghdad officials believe it to be the work of Iranian proxy groups.
This speculation was taken under consideration because Iranian proxy groups have been very active over recent months. Testing the authority of the Iraqi leadership as well as US government willingness to confront them in the lead up to the resumption of talks to restart the nuclear deal.
“This action should send a message to Iran that it cannot hide behind its proxy forces to attack the United States and our Iraqi partners,” Mr. Mulroy.
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