The Pentagon said the targets were used by Iran-backed militia groups that were conducting attacks on US facilities in Iraq.
U.S. carries out air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Syria
The United States said on Sunday it carried out another round of air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria, this time in response to drone attacks by the militia against U.S. personnel …
U.S. carries out air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Syria
The United States said on Sunday it carried out another round of air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria, this time in response to drone attacks by the militia against U.S. personnel …
Biden Orders Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Militias In Iraq, Syria, Pentagon Says
A Defense Department spokesperson said the actions were “necessary to address the threat and appropriately limited in scope.” …
US strikes hit Iran-backed militia facilities in Iraq and Syria
Pentagon says air strikes were in response to drone attacks against US personnel in Iraq …
U.N., U.S. Warn Russia That Syria’s Lone Border Checkpoint for Aid Must Remain Open
The United Nations (U.N.) and the U.S. are warning Russia that ally Syria’s lone border checkpoint, where humanitarian aid is delivered, must remain open. The Bab Al-Hawa border crossing allows needed …
U.S. and allies increase pressure on Russia to keep humanitarian aid route into Syria open
Hawa, the crossing between Turkey and Syria that is the last authorized humanitarian corridor, is at risk of closing if Russia could vetoes a U.N. resolution requiring it to stay open.
Feature: Syrian farmer happy to make traditional sweet after years of war
Despite the impact of war and sanctions, Syrian farmer Jaweesh is determined to persevere with his family business of making Qamar al-Din, a traditional sweet made of apricot. DAMASCUS, June 26 …
Chinese envoy calls for efforts to advance political process in Syria
A Chinese envoy on Friday called for efforts to advance the political process in Syria. The Syrian issue should ultimately be resolved through political means. It is precisely because of the lack of …
UN draft resolution calls for Syrian aid through 2 crossings
A draft U.N. Security Council resolution would authorize the delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria across the borders of Turkey and Iraq, but Syria’s close ally Russia holds the key to its adoption …