In the wake of Israel’s targeting of civilians in the Gaza Strip and the increase in attacks on US bases in the Middle East, especially in Iraq and Syria, the US Department of Defense took another step.
US Department of Defense spokesman Brigadier General Patrick Ryder said in a statement that about 900 soldiers will be sent to the Middle East to “deter a broader conflict” and “enhance the protection of US bases.”
“I can confirm that they will not go to Israel,” said Rader, who did not provide details about where the soldiers would be deployed.
Ryder said that in the past week, bases in Iraq, where American soldiers are stationed, were targeted 12 times and in Syria 4 times.
A drone attack on Erbil International Airport, where American soldiers are present
An attack was carried out on US soldiers in the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government in northern Iraq. Erbil International Airport, located in the Kurdistan region where American soldiers are stationed, was targeted by a drone. Security sources reported that the drone crashed in the Jazna area near the airport, and no information was provided about whether material damage or loss of life occurred as a result of the attack.
The US Department of Defense stated that the bases in Iraq where American soldiers are stationed were targeted 12 times and 4 times in Syria last week, and stressed that the attacks will be responded to in a timely manner.
(tags for translation)Attack? Iraq