Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:03am on 24 Jan 2024,Wednesday International
In a retaliatory move, the US conducted "proportionate" strikes on three facilities in Iraq used by Iran-backed militia groups, including Kataib Hezbollah. US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin stated the precision strikes were a direct response to recent attacks against US and coalition allies in Iraq and Syria. Last week's missile attack on the Al Asad airbase resulted in injuries to US military personnel. Austin praised the professionalism of the strikes and emphasized the commitment to defending American interests, urging the groups and their Iranian sponsors to cease attacks. Tensions persist in the region amid a series of incidents involving Iran and its proxies.
