US fighter jets attack Iranian facility in eastern Syria in retaliation

The United States Armed Forces have conducted an airstrike on an Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) facility in eastern Syria, in response to previous attacks on US military bases.

Source: statement by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin

Quote: "Today [8 November – ed.], at President Biden's direction, US military forces conducted a self-defence strike on a facility in eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups."

Details: Austin said the strike was conducted by two US F-15 fighter jets on the weapons storage facility.

He noted that the strike was a response to a series of attacks on American personnel in Iraq and Syria by forces linked to the IRGC-Quds.

"The United States is fully prepared to take further necessary measures to protect our people and our facilities. We urge against any escalation. US personnel will continue to conduct counter-ISIS missions in Iraq and Syria," Austin emphasised.

Previously: The US Department of Defense stated it has four areas of focus in the Middle East.

Background: At the end of October, the United States attacked two Iranian targets in eastern Syria in retaliation.

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