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This image from video provided by the Department of Defense shows a Nov. 8, 2023, airstrike on a weapons warehouse. center, in eastern Syria.

How the US strikes a balance in responding to attacks on its forces

According to the Pentagon, Iranian-backed militants have launched 61 attacks on bases and facilities housing U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria since Oct. 17

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 weeks ago

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies before a Senate Appropriations Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Oct. 31, 2023.

US conducts more airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Syria

The U.S. has conducted three strikes in the last two weeks against Iranian-tied weapons depots in Syria to retaliate for over 50 attacks on Americans.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP

3 weeks ago

US launches airstrike on Syria site linked to Iranian-backed militants

This is the second time in less than two weeks that the U.S. has bombed facilities linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 weeks ago

Campaign medal for Iraq service gets reinstated

A campaign medal for service in Iraq returns.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

5 weeks ago

US strikes Iran-linked sites in Syria after attacks on US troops

The strikes come in retaliation for a slew of drone and missile attacks against U.S. bases and personnel in the region that began early last week.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

6 weeks ago

Senate votes down bill to withdraw troops from Niger

The Senate struck down a bill from Sen. Rand Paul that would have required the U.S. to remove troops from Niger in the wake of a coup.

By Bryant Harris

6 weeks ago