U.S. will do what's necessary to defend itself after attack in Iraq, Austin says

[rangerrebew]

Middle East & Africa
March 7, 202110:00 AM
U.S. will do what's necessary to defend itself after attack in Iraq, Austin says

By Andrea Shalal
 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will do what it sees as necessary to defend its interests after a rocket attack last week against Iraq’s Ain al-Sada airbase, which hosts American, coalition and Iraqi forces, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Sunday.

Speaking on ABC’s “This Week” program, Austin said the United States is urging Iraq to quickly investigate the incident at the base located in western Anbar province and determine who was responsible. U.S. officials have said the incident fit the profile of a strike by Iran-backed militia.

“We’ll strike, if that’s what we think we need to do, at a time and place of our own choosing. We demand the right to protect our troops,” Austin said.

https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN2AZ0F5

[rangerrebew]

Yeah boy!  The best these attackers can hope for is 6 - 7 of every 10 rockets will get through as has been shown in recent attacks.  That must scare them so badly their beards get stiff.

[PeteS in CA]

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