US Forces Conduct New Airstrikes in Iraq in Response to Attacks on Troops

U.S. forces conducted new airstrikes against two target facilities in Iraq on Wednesday morning, following an uptick in attacks targeting U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria since Oct. 17. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the military command responsible for U.S. operations in the Middle East, announced on Wednesday that its personnel conducted “discrete, precision strikes” that struck two separate facilities they believe were used by Iran-backed militants. U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria have come under attack at least 66 separate times since Oct. 17. U.S. defense officials believe these attacks have been carried out by militia factions that have received funding, training, and potential direction from the Iranian government....