U.S. Launches Attack Against Iranian-Backed Militia After Attack On U.S. Forces At Iraq Air Base

CNN: US fires on and kills hostile forces after attack in Iraq, US official says

A US military aircraft fired on a vehicle and killed hostile forces following an attack on US and coalition forces at Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq on Monday evening, a US official told CNN on Tuesday.

It’s unclear how many hostiles were killed and whether US personnel were injured in the attack on Al-Asad.

Two US officials said the US AC-130 gunship, which is capable of firing artillery at ground-based targets, was acting in defense.

As of Monday afternoon, there had been at least 64 attacks on US and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria, including several on forces at Al-Asad.

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WNU Editor: The US has deployed gunships to retailiate .... AC-130 Ghostrider Gunship Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia In Iraq (The War Zone). More here .... AC-130 destroys truck US says launched rocket attack in Iraq (Task & Purpose).

U.S. Launches Attack Against Iranian-Backed Militia After Attack On U.S. Forces At Iraq Air Base

US forces attacked at Iraq airbase, respond in self-defence -US officials -- Reuters

US retaliates against Iran-backed militants after ballistic missile strike, officials say -- ABC News

Iran-backed militia hits US forces at Iraq air base, injuring 8, prompting retaliation -- FOX News

US forces respond after attack at Iraq base, officials say -- The Hill

US Force Attacked at Iraq Air Base, Responds by Hitting Iranian-Backed Proxies -- VOA

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