US Forces Respond To Hostile Attacks In Iraq By Launching Retaliatory Airstrikes
US Forces respond to hostile attacks in Iraq by launching retaliatory airstrikes. The US military has undertaken a series of retaliatory actions following a close-range ballistic missile attack on US and coalition forces at Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq.
Author:Suleman ShahReviewer:Han JuNov 23, 202345.9K Shares621.1K Views
US Forces respond to hostile attacks in Iraq by launching retaliatory airstrikes. The US military has undertaken a series of retaliatory actions following a close-range ballistic missile attack on US and coalition forces at Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq.
An AC-130 gunship responded immediately, targeting a vehicle and eliminating an unidentified hostile force. Later, two facilities used by the Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah group in Iraq came under precision airstrikes.
Immediate Response
A US official revealed that the AC-130 gunship acted in defense, aiming to neutralize the threat.
The US Central Command stated that the airstrikes were a direct response to the attacks by Iran and Iran-backed groups, particularly the November 21 incident involving close-range ballistic missiles.
“„[The airstrikes were] in direct response to the attacks against U.S. and Coalition forces by Iran and Iran-backed groups, including the one in Iraq on November 21, which involved use of close-range ballistic missiles.- US Central Command
The airstrikes targeted Kataib Hezbollah's operations center and command and control node near Al Anbar and Jurf al Saqr, resulting in the destruction of the intended facilities.
Kataib Hezbollah personnel were present during the strikes, but a casualty assessment is pending.
Casualties On Kataib Hezbollah's Side
“„Initial evaluation of the strikes indicate that US forces successfully destroyed the intended facilities. Additionally, we can confirm the presence of Kataib Hezbollah personnel. We’re unable to provide a casualty assessment at this time.- US defence official
Kataib Hezbollah reported at least eight fighters killed and four wounded due to the US strikes. The group condemned the bombing, vowing retaliation and an expanded scope of targets if the perceived aggressioncontinues.
“„The crime of the American bombing of the Popular Mobilization Forces headquarters at dawn today, in which eight people became martyrs, will not go unpunished, which requires expanding the scope of targets if the enemy continues its criminal approach.- Kataib Hezbollah statement
Escalation Of Tensions
The Iraqi government denounced the airstrikes, labeling them a violation of sovereignty. While criticizing the US actions, government spokesman Bassem al-Awadi also condemned the Iran-backed groups for engaging in activities outside the military institution.
These strikes mark the first in Iraq since the series of attacks on US and coalition forces began on October 17. The broader context includes at least 66 attacks on US and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria, with tensions escalating since Hamas' attack on Israel.
The Pentagon maintains that the US has successfully deterred further escalation beyond Israel and Gaza, despite ongoing attacks on its forces.
The recent retaliatory actions underscore the US commitment to responding to threats against its personnel and interests in the region.
Final Words
In response to a close-range ballistic missile attack on Al-Asad Airbase, the US military initiated a series of retaliatory actions, including an AC-130 gunship response and precision airstrikes on Kataib Hezbollah facilities.
The strikes, marking the first in Iraq since October, resulted in casualties on the Iran-backed group's side.
The Iraqi government condemned the airstrikes, citing a violation of sovereignty. Amid escalating tensions in the region, the US emphasizes its commitment to deterring further aggression against its forces and interests.
Suleman Shah
Author
Suleman Shah is a researcher and freelance writer. As a researcher, he has worked with MNS University of Agriculture, Multan (Pakistan) and Texas A & M University (USA). He regularly writes science articles and blogs for science news website immersse.com and open access publishers OA Publishing London and Scientific Times. He loves to keep himself updated on scientific developments and convert these developments into everyday language to update the readers about the developments in the scientific era. His primary research focus is Plant sciences, and he contributed to this field by publishing his research in scientific journals and presenting his work at many Conferences.
Shah graduated from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Pakistan) and started his professional carrier with Jaffer Agro Services and later with the Agriculture Department of the Government of Pakistan. His research interest compelled and attracted him to proceed with his carrier in Plant sciences research. So, he started his Ph.D. in Soil Science at MNS University of Agriculture Multan (Pakistan). Later, he started working as a visiting scholar with Texas A&M University (USA).
Shah’s experience with big Open Excess publishers like Springers, Frontiers, MDPI, etc., testified to his belief in Open Access as a barrier-removing mechanism between researchers and the readers of their research. Shah believes that Open Access is revolutionizing the publication process and benefitting research in all fields.
Han Ju
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