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Five Rockets from Iranian-backed Forces Hit US Base in Syria, Minor Damage Reported

Apr 21, 2024, 08:15 PM

At least five rockets were launched from the northern Iraqi towns of Mosul and Zummar towards the US military base Kharab al-Jir in northeastern Syria, according to multiple reports. The rockets, reportedly launched by Iranian-backed forces, impacted the base with three out of the five rockets causing minor damage. This incident marks the first such attack since early February, when Iranian-backed groups in Iraq halted their attacks against US troops.