The US conducted airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria last night, destroying several facilities located at a border control point. The strikes came in response to recent attacks against US and coalition personnel in Iraq, according to a statement released by the Pentagon (source).
More context: A Shiite militant group launched a rocket attack in northern Iraq on February 15, killing a civilian contractor and wounding at least eight others (including a US service member).
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