In a retaliatory move, the United States military conducted a series of airstrikes in Iraq following an attack by Iran-backed militants on American soldiers. The decision to carry out the strikes was made by President Biden, who ordered attacks on three locations associated with Qataib Hezbollah, a militant group aligned with Iran.
The attack by the Shia militia group, Qataib Hezbollah, took place at the Erbil Air Base in Iraq, which houses US forces. The assault resulted in three US troops being injured, with one in critical condition. This incident marked a significant escalation compared to previous attacks by the same group and other Iran-backed factions, which generally resulted in minor injuries.
