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Iran tensions

US carries out airstrikes on Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria

Biden directs strikes in response to militia attacks against US facilities

For a second time since taking office five months ago, President Joe Biden orders retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militia.   © Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The United States said on Sunday it carried out another round of airstrikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria, this time in response to drone attacks by the militia against U.S. personnel and facilities in Iraq.

In a statement, the U.S. military said it targeted operational and weapons storage facilities at two locations in Syria and one location in Iraq. It did not disclose whether it believed anyone was killed or injured but officials said assessments were ongoing.

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