The United States launched attacks on targets in Iraq and Syria. In response to the attack that killed three American soldiers last month. Amid criticism from both countries that it violates their sovereignty.
Foreign news agencies reported that the United States launched large-scale air strikes against dozens of targets across Iraq and Syria. Friday, February 2, 2024, US time. In response to a drone attack on a US military base. In Jordan last month, which resulted in the killing of three American soldiers and the wounding of more than 40 others.
The White House said the strike lasted about 30 minutes and hit 85 targets in seven locations across Iraq and Syria. There are many types of aircraft used in this process. Including the B-1 bomber firing more than 125 precision-guided munitions at the target.
The Iraqi government reported on the same day that a US attack had resulted in the deaths of at least 16 people, including civilians. 25 other people were injured, as the attack occurred in an area close to the border with Syria. Buildings used by the Iran-linked Popular Mobilization Forces armed group were targeted in Al-Khaima City.
Al-Hashd is a paramilitary group active in Iraq. Its main members are Shiite Muslims, but the Hashd differs from other Iranian-backed armed groups. In the Middle East, which has links to the Iraqi government and has close ties with Shiite political groups, it has been influential in the political sector in Iraq for many years.
In 2016, the Iraqi parliament passed a law recognizing the Hashd as a government organization working alongside the Iraqi army. It has several affiliated forces, including the influential Kataib Hezbollah group in Iraq.
John Kirby, spokesman for the US National Security Council, confirmed that the United States informed the Iraqi government of the attack in advance. But the Iraqi government denies this.
While Syrian media said that the American air strikes targeted several sites in the governorates of Deir ez-Zor, Al-Bukamal, Al-Mayadeen, and areas near the Syrian-Iraqi border. East of the country
Kirby said that the United States does not yet know how many militants were killed or wounded in the attack. But the Syrian army announced this on Saturday, and the attack led to the deaths of many civilians and soldiers. And causing serious damage to infrastructure.
In addition to reports of the US attack, Iraqi and Syrian authorities strongly condemned the attack. It is a violation of their sovereignty and risks adding oil to the conflict in the Middle East.
The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated this and they condemn this blatant violation of American sovereignty. I reject all allegations and lies made by the United States government. To justify this attack
The Iranian Foreign Ministry also condemned this. An American attack is a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq and Syria. Including clear violations of international law and the United Nations Charter. Iran also said that this attack was another mistake of the United States. This had no effect other than exacerbating tensions in the region.
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