U.S. Says Iran Responsible For Attack On U.S. Base In Syria Last Week

Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby briefs reporters at the Pentagon. DoD

Al Jazeera: Officials: Iran behind drone attack on US base in Syria

United States officials believe Iran was behind a drone attack last week at a military outpost at al-Tanf in southern Syria where American troops are based.

Officials said Monday the US believes that Iran provided resources and encouraged the attack, but that the drones were not launched from Iran, The Associated Press news service reported.

The drones were Iranian, and Iran appears to have facilitated their use, officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss details that have not been made public.

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Update #1: Officials: Iran behind drone attack on US base in Syria (AP)

Update #2: Iran Sourced Drones That Attacked U.S. Base in Syria, Launched From Elsewhere: Officials (Newsweek)

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