US Strikes on Iranian-Backed Forces in Syria Escalate Tensions: Defense Secretary Warns of Further Measures
The United States has escalated tensions with strikes on Iranian-backed forces in Syria, prompting a stark warning from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. The strikes, carried out for the second time in recent weeks, targeted a weapon storage facility in eastern Syria allegedly used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups, according to the Pentagon. In response to ongoing attacks against US forces in Iraq and Syria, Austin emphasized the need for such attacks to stop, warning that further measures would be taken to protect American troops if necessary.
