US strikes Iran-backed militias in Syria for third day - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Jared Szuba

Jared Szuba

Aug 25, 2022

U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter gunners scan the desert while transporting troops on May 26, 2021, over northeastern Syria. — U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter gunners scan the desert while transporting troops on May 26, 2021, over northeastern Syria. — John Moore/Getty Images

People inspect the site where a US drone strike killed Maher al-Agal, an Islamic State leader, near the village of Khaltan, near Jindayris, northern Syria, July 12, 2022.

US airstrikes target bunkers used by Iran-linked militias in Syria

Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military

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Iran-linked attacks on US forces in Syria rekindle Iraq border concerns

Shelly Kittleson

Shelly Kittleson

In Baghdad, reporting on Iraqi politics

US troops in Syria

US strikes in Syria aimed at Iran-backed forces: Biden

Agence France-Presse

US-made armoured vehicles bearing markings of the US Marine Corps are seen on a road north of Raqa in northern Syria on March 27, 2017. US-backed forces battled the Islamic State group around a key Syrian town, after the capture of an airbase brought them closer to besieging the jihadists in their stronghold Raqa.Operations are currently focused on the strategically important town of Tabqa on the Euphrates River, and the adjacent dam and military airport. / AFP PHOTO / DELIL SOULEIMAN (Photo credit should r

Second attack on US military in Syria following Pentagon’s airstrikes

Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change