October 26, 2023
Just today – US and coalition forces and were attacked by drones and rockets in Iraq again. The Pentagon says the number of attacks against US and coalition force are increasing. The Pentagon spokesperson said militia groups in the region were the ones who actually launched the drones and rockets – but the united states holds their backer – Iran responsible.
The Pentagon says between October 17th and today – there have been 12 similar attacks in Iraq and 4 in Syria against us bases and coalition forces. In the attacks on October 17th and 18th, almost two dozen American service members sustained injuries including – traumatic brain injuries. Since then, there have been no injuries from these rocket or drone attacks. And no lives have been lost from them.
But as I told you in this video a few days ago – the Defense Secretary has deployed more US military members to the region. Not just to deal with these militia groups and these attacks but also to act as a deterrent so no other countries or groups try and get involved and escalate this violence between Israel and Hamas.
So you may be wondering – what does Israel and Hamas have to do with these attacks on u-s forces in Iraq and Syria?
And there you go. It all comes down to Iran. Now — the Pentagon spokesperson — as you heard — would not confirm how or when the US would respond to these attacks. The President has said he has to weigh any decision to retaliate against the broader concern that any type or retaliation like this could just light the match on the volatile situation in the middle east. But just yesterday the president warned Iran’s supreme leader that if they continue to “move” against” us forces in the middle east “we will respond.”
Watch the full briefing from the Pentagon here.
