Post a Comment Print Share on Facebook
Featured Rusia Ucrania Tribunal Supremo Terrorismo Irán

US responds to bombings on two US bases in eastern Syria

MADRID, 25 Ago.

- 13 reads.

US responds to bombings on two US bases in eastern Syria

MADRID, 25 Ago. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The United States has reported that it has had to respond to bombings registered in two bases on the province of Deiz Ezzor, in the east of Syria, after Washington on Wednesday denounced attacks carried out by groups backed by Iran and its Revolutionary Guard.

"One US service member from the Conoco mission has been treated for a minor injury and has returned to duty. Two others are under evaluation for minor injuries," US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement. adding that they have had to respond with the use of helicopters.

The shelling began at 0720 hours (local time), when several missiles fell inside the military perimeter of the Conoco base, near the Iraqi border. Shortly thereafter, additional rockets were recorded in the vicinity of the Green Village base.

"We are closely monitoring the situation," Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander of CENTCOM, said, adding that there is "full confidence" in its ability to protect US troops and coalition partners from attack.

"The United States does not seek conflict with Iran, but we will continue to take the necessary measures to protect and defend our people," he concluded in the statement, referring to the possible involvement of the Iranian side in the event.

These attacks come after the United States said on Wednesday that US troops protected its personnel from several attacks by Iranian-backed groups and its Revolutionary Guards in Deiz Ezzor province.

The Director of Communication of the Central Command of the United States, Colonel Joe Buccino, remarked that the bombings were by order of the president, Joe Biden, as well as "necessary" to protect US personnel.

"The United States has taken deliberate and proportionate measures aimed at limiting the risk of escalation and minimizing the risk of victims," ​​explained Washington, which assured that "it is not looking for conflict" and that if they are in Syria it is "to ensure definitive defeat." of Islamic State".

Following Washington's announcement of the bombing, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Naser Kanani denied in a statement Washington's claim that these "popular and anti-occupation fighting" groups were backed by Iran.