US directed US military airstrikes in eastern Syria
Feb 26, 2021
US directs airstrike on Iranian-backed militia targets in Syria, the airstrikes killed at least 17. The strikes appeared to be limited in scope, potentially lowering the risk of escalation. US President Biden directed US military airstrikes in eastern Syria against facilities belonging to what the Pentagon said were Iran-backed militia, in a calibrated response to rocket attacks against US targets in Iraq.
