Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:40am on 21 Jan 2024,Sunday International
Iranian-backed militias target Al-Assad airbase with ballistic missiles, leaving US personnel undergoing brain injury assessments. Air defense intercepts most projectiles, but damage assessment ongoing. The attack, the largest since October, raises concerns, with some attacks linked to solidarity with Israel-Hamas war. The use of ballistic missiles, a rare occurrence, adds to tensions. US response remains uncertain, given past airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias. Earlier drone strike and calls for troop withdrawal highlight complex situation. Evaluations ongoing as US presence in Iraq and Syria faces renewed scrutiny.
