Attacks on US bases during the Gaza war
Beginning on October 17, 2023, Iran-backed militias launched over 170 coordinated attacks on U.S. military bases and assets in Syria, Iraq, and Jordan, in response to U.S. support for Israel in the Gaza war.[1][2][3]
Iraq
Al-Asad air base
On October 17, 2023, during the Gaza war, Iraqi militants attempted a drone strike on the U.S. al-Asad Airbase in northern Iraq. The attack was intercepted. The next day, a false alarm at the base led to the death of a civilian contractor who suffered a heart attack. On October 20, the U.S. ordered all non-essential staff to leave its embassy in Baghdad and consulate in Erbil.
On November 20, a ballistic missile hit the base, injuring eight U.S. and coalition soldiers and causing minor damage.
On January 20, 2024, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for a large missile attack on the base. Dozens of missiles injured several U.S. troops and one Iraqi soldier. The attack occurred at 6:30 p.m. Baghdad time. The U.S. responded with over 15 Patriot missiles to defend the base.[4][5][6]
Attacks On US Bases During The Gaza War Media
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and USS USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike groups in November 2023
Attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria (2023–present)
Middle East bases of the United States
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References
- ↑ Carl, Nicholas; Jhaveri, Ashka; Braverman, Alexandra (28 January 2024). ingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-update-january-28-2024 "Iran Update, January 28, 2024" (Think tank analysis). Washington, D.C.: Institute for the Study of War. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
These militias have conducted over 170 attacks targeting US positions as part of this effort since October 2023.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help)[dead link] - ↑ Iran says strikes on US troops are due to its support for Israel, presence in region. 30 October 2023. https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-strikes-on-us-troops-a-result-of-support-for-israel-presence-in-region/.
- ↑ Watson, Eleanor (14 January 2024). Houthis vow to keep attacking ships in Red Sea after U.S., U.K. strikes target their weapons in Yemen. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-uk-strike-yemen-to-retaliate-houthi-attacks/. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ↑ "US troops injured in major missile attack in Iraq". Yahoo! News. 20 January 2024.
- ↑ Seddon, Sean (21 January 2024). "US personnel injured in missile attack on Iraq base". BBC News. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ↑ Tomlinson, Lucas (20 January 2024). "Over 15 U.S. Patriot surface-to-air missiles fired from al-Asad air base in Iraq to intercept incoming Iranian missiles" (Post on 𝕏). 𝕏 (Formerly Twitter). Fox News. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
