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US Officials Reportedly Raise Threat Level for Troops Stationed in Iraq After Recent Syria Strikes
 
by Gaby Arancibia
 

The Biden Administration launched seven precision-guided missiles at facilities in eastern Syria on Thursday, later explaining the strike was in retaliation for at least three rocket attacks against Iraqi installations that house American forces and contractors. The Pentagon recently indicated the intended targets were “Iranian-backed militia.”

Leadership with the US’ Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve reportedly raised the threat level for American service members in Iraq on Friday over concerns that a response to the US airstrikes could be imminent.

    Citing two sources familiar with the changes, Fox News reported that officials also placed American contractors stationed at the Balad Air Base on high alert, requiring all individuals on base to be fitted with protective gear when outside of “hardened” buildings.

https://sputniknews.com/military/202102271082201966-us-officials-raise-threat-level-for-troops-stationed-in-iraq-after-recent-syria-strikes---report/