US troops in Syria attacked with 34 rockets by pro-Iran militias

The US-led international coalition fighting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria confirmed on Tuesday that US troops stationed in Syrian territory were attacked on Monday with around 34 rockets fired by pro-Iranian militias. in retaliation for a bombardment that killed at least 13 people.

“On June 28, American forces in Syria were attacked by several rockets, approximately 34 by 122 millimeters, in indirect fire. There were no casualties or injuries in the ranks of the American forces.International alliance spokesperson Col. Wayne Marotto reported on Twitter today.

He added that, appealing to the “inherent right of self-defense”, American forces retaliated and attacked the positions from which the projectiles were launched, which resulted in injuries to “an enemy”, referring to a member of the pro-Iranian militias.

The US air force bombed positions of Iranian-backed Shiite formations in border areas between Syria and Iraq early Monday in response to drone actions these groups often carry out against US targets in Iraqi territory.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights today brought the death toll on Syrian territory to nine after two other members of the pro-government Iraqi militia died from their injuries. Popular crowd, bringing the death toll on both sides of the divide to 13.

In response, the Tehran-backed armed groups fired a series of projectiles at the US base last night, to which Washington troops responded with artillery against the rocket origin points.

A Syrian military source who requested anonymity informed Efe that US troops are once again present in the Al Omar oilfield area, in eastern Deir al Zur province, where the base was attacked yesterday.

For their part, militias loyal to Iran have regained their positions in the areas between Al Mayadin, in Deir al Zur, and Al Bukamal, the target of the Washington bombing on Monday morning, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. man.

On the other hand, ePresident Joe Biden told Congress on Tuesday that the selective bombings he ordered on Sunday against pro-Iranian militia positions were aimed at responding to “escalation.” from previous attacks and “protect US personnel” in the region.

In a letter to House Speaker, Democrat Nancy Pelosi, Biden noted that with the June 27 attacks, the goal was to prevent these “militias from carrying out or supporting further attacks against them. US personnel or facilities ”.

“I ordered the attacks to protect and defend the safety of our personnel, and to degrade and stop the continuing series of attacks against the United States and our partners.», Indicated the president in the letter.

(With information from EFE)

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