- The drones were intercepted yesterday near Syria’s border with Iraq and Jordan
- Troops also intercepted three drone strikes in Iraq on Tuesday
A US Navy warship stationed near Yemen intercepted multiple missiles today fired by Iranian-backed militants in the latest sign of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
CNN cites unnamed defense department officials who say the missiles came from Houthi, a group that is already engaged in conflict in Yemen.
It’s unclear if the USS Carney, the warship, was the intended target.
The incident comes just a day after US forces in Syria intercepted two drones that were targeting bases near the Iraq border, Pentagon officials have confirmed.
The strikes were against the al-Tanf airbase near Syria’s border with Iraq and Jordan.
Another was reported at the Conoco airfield. Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an Iran-backed group, has claimed credit for the attempted strike against the Conoco base.
On Tuesday, troops stationed at the al-Asad airbase in Iraq also intercepted three unmanned strikes.
It’s unclear if the USS Carney, the warship, was the intended target of the missiles fired from Yemen on Thursday
The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the attack took place on Wednesday against U.S. forces at Al-Tanf base, near Syria’s borders with Iraq and Jordan
There were minor injuries at the al-Asad base, where troops were only able to intercept one of the drones and damage the other.
The extent of those injuries is unclear.
It also remains unclear whether the strikes against the al-Tanf airbase resulted in any damage or injuries.
The strikes come amid increased tension in the Middle East over the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which many now view as a conflict between the West and the Arab world.
President Biden has been steadfast in his support of Israel since Hamas attacked on October 7, supplying military aid and flying to the region in a show of strong alliance.
His visit and ongoing support of Israel whipped up anti-American protesters in Lebanon, where crowds laid siege to the US Embassy in Beirut yesterday.
The State Department has now issued a rare worldwide caution travel advisory for Americans traveling overseas, citing the potential for terror attacks and ‘increased tensions’ as reason to be on high alert.
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