Washington: The United States has carried out an air strike in Syria against a structure belonging to what it said were Iran-backed militia, two officials told Reuters, an apparent response to rocket attacks against US targets in Iraq.
While the strike, which occurred on Friday AEDT, could be the first retaliatory move by the United States following last week’s attacks, it appeared to be limited in scope, potentially lowering the risk of escalation.
US President Joe Biden.Credit:AP
Also a decision to strike only in Syria and not in Iraq would give the Iraqi government some breathing room as it carries out its own investigation of a February 15 attack that wounded Americans.
The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the strike was approved by President Joe Biden. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
