US assessing that it destroyed 80 of the 85 targets it hit during Friday's wave of airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq & Syria, per @PentagonPresSec MajGen Pat Ryder. No US estimate on casualties
Syrian Democratic Forces: We affirm our right to an appropriate military response to the source of the attack on the Al-Omar field
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announces that six of its fighters were killed in a drone strike on a US base at al-Omar oilfield in eastern Syria - Statement
Iraqi armed factions: Targeting the American Al-Omar oil field base in Syria with drones
The Pentagon: An evaluation of the strikes in Iraq and Syria showed that 84 out of 85 targets were destroyed or functionally damaged.
Biden in a message to the US House of Representatives: I did not violate the Constitution in the strikes on Syria and Iraq, and I will not hesitate to do so again
Biden in a message to the US House of Representatives: If necessary, I will direct additional measures, including against the Iranian Revolutionary Guard
Biden in a message to the US House of Representatives: The strikes on Syria and Iraq are aimed at deterring the Revolutionary Guard and its militias from threatening our forces and interests.
Biden in a message to the US House of Representatives: Iranian militias carried out attacks against our forces in Syria and Iraq, so a response was necessary.
Assad's forces bombard with heavy artillery the town of Kansafra in the Idlib countryside, Syria
Artillery shelling by Assad forces targets the villages of Kansafra, Al-Fatira and Al-Bara in the southern countryside of Idlib
4 month agoIRGC Fatemiyoun Brigade announces one of its veterans was killed 2 nights ago by US airstrikes in Deir ez-Zur province, Syria
The US and UK have just conducted strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen from air and surface platforms, including F/A-18s. At least 30 targets were struck across at least 10 locations, according to two US officials
Lebanon Hezbollah: “US aggression on Iraq, Syria, and Yemen expose false claims of not seeking to expand the conflict in the region; on the contrary, it contributes to inflaming conflict, tension, and escalating wars in the region”
Al-Nujaba militia, issues a threat of retaliation against the recent US airstrikes, asserting their capability to match and surpass the actions of the US — statement
Islamic Resistance in Iraq: We attacked the "Kharab al-Jir" base deep inside Syria with drones, and we confirm the continued destruction of enemy strongholds.
Russian Foreign Ministry: We call for a session of the UN Security Council to study the situation following the U.S. strikes
Tehran's ambassador to Syria: Yesterday's U.S. attack did not target Iranian bases and advisors
ABC Network, citing the Director of Operations at the US Joint Chiefs of Staff: Our strikes included 3 facilities in Iraq and 4 in Syria
Iranian Foreign Ministry: The U.S. attacks represent a "dangerous mistake" that will lead to increased tension and instability in the region
Iranian Foreign Ministry: We strongly condemn the American military attacks on a number of areas in Syria and Iraq
The Iraqi government states; the recent ‘blatant’ aggression resulted in the loss of 16 lives, including civilians, with 25 individuals sustaining injuries. Additionally, there were damages to residential buildings and private property owned by citizens
The Syrian Foreign Ministry condemns the U.S. attack and says that the United States is fueling the conflict in the region in a "dangerous way."
4 month agoPMF releases photos of four fighters killed in US airstrikes overnight
The Syrian military has said that US strikes late on Friday that targeted various locations have caused "significant damage" and killed civilians and military personnel
CENTCOM: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and affiliated militia groups continue to represent a direct threat to the stability of Iraq, the region, and the safety of Americans. We will continue to take action, do whatever is necessary to protect our people, and hold those responsible who threaten their safety." - said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, US CENTCOM Commander.
LTG Douglas Sims, talking to reporters now, says the B-1 bombers that participated in the strikes tonight flew in "a single non-stop flight" from the US, "all of that enhanced by our Transportation Command and our ability to gas and go along the way."
4 month ago"This is the start of our response," @SecDef says in new statement
4 month agoJordanian aircraft are also slated to join in the US operation and have been assigned targets - WSJ
4 month agoPOTUS: "Our response began today. It will continue at times and places of our choosing."
