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President Biden Ordered Airstrikes On Buildings In Syria That The Pentagon Said Were Used By Iranian-Backed Militias (Updated)

Authorities said the airstrike targeted structures belonging to two Iranian-backed militias in Al Bukamal (depicted) 


The president approved the bombings even as he pursues a diplomatic initiative with Iran to revive a 2015 nuclear agreement. 

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday ordered airstrikes on buildings in Syria that the Pentagon said were used by Iranian-backed militias, in retaliation for rocket attacks on U.S. targets in neighboring Iraq. 

The strikes killed at least 22 people, London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Friday, citing unconfirmed local reports. 

Pentagon press secretary John Kirby portrayed the bombing in eastern Syria as carefully calibrated, calling it “proportionate” and “defensive.” 

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Update: I have the same thoughts .... Pompeo reacts to Syria airstrikes: 'I hope it wasn't just bombs in the desert' (FOX News). Casualties are being reported from one killed to 22. 

Update #2: Here is a good summary on the attack itself .... Biden Strikes Back: What We Know About The Bombing Raid On Iran's Militias (Warzone/The Drive). 

 More News On Yesterday's U.S. Airstrikes In Syria 












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