US strikes Iran-backed groups' facilities in Syria after base attacks
Posted on AllSides August 24th, 2022
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The US says it has carried out air strikes on facilities in eastern Syria used by groups affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC).
Nine ammunition and storage bunkers in Deir al-Zour province were hit early on Wednesday, US military officials said.
Activists said six guards were killed, while Iran denied links to the targets.
President Joe Biden ordered the strikes "to defend and protect US forces" in Syria following several attacks on them blamed on Iran-backed groups.
On 15 August, two drones attacked the al-Tanf Garrison, in the southern...
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