US Central Command Sentcom Commander General Michael “Eric” Corella said US forces in Syria and Iraq were on alert in anticipation of increased attacks from “Iranian terrorist groups.” a full range of threat mitigation capabilities across the region and complete confidence in protecting our forces and our coalition partners from attack, this came after US forces launched missile strikes on two locations in Syria, destroying 3 vehicles and equipment that were used to launching some missiles, according to statements by US Central Command spokesman Colonel Joe Buccino, and Buccino added: “Initial estimates point to the killing of two or three suspected Iranian-backed militants.
General Corella, Commander of Centcom Forces, reported that the US forces used helicopter gunships to respond, and the response was proportionate and deliberate, and he concluded by saying: The United States does not seek conflict with Iran, but we will continue to take the necessary measures to protect and protection of our people, and Sentcom said in previous statements that militants launched rocket attacks on two sites in Syria, adding: “This prompted US forces to respond.” situation in Syria, where 900 US soldiers are stationed, and comes after US airstrikes in Syria on Tuesday.
These US strikes targeted facilities used by Iran-linked groups in an attempt to prevent a recurrence of attacks against US soldiers following the Aug. 15 drone attack that Washington believes was carried out in Iran.
