U.S. military base attack in Iraq thoughts not to retaliate U.S. Secretary of Defense March 13 at 6:06
Following a rocket attack on three U.S. military bases in Iraq, killing three people, Secretary of Defense Esper concluded that an Iran-backed armed organization had been implemented and said, "Every option is on the table. Above. "
At a U.S. military station in Taj, north of the capital city of Baghdad, 18 rockets were fired on Tuesday, killing three U.S. soldiers and one British soldier. , 14 people were injured.
`` The Iran-backed Shiite militants attacked yesterday specifically targeted the U.S.-led coalition of coalitions, '' Secretary of Defense Esper told a press conference at the Pentagon yesterday. Has been determined to have been carried out by an Iran-backed armed organization.
He added, "I want to make it clear that the United States will not tolerate attacks on people and allies. All options are on the table," he said.
A rocket was shot at a northern base in the United States in December last year in Iraq, killing a U.S. citizen.
This led the U.S. military to launch an attack on Iran-backed armed organizations, which led to the U.S.'s killing of Commander Soreymani and Iran's retaliation against it, which led the U.S. to attack. If they do, there is a concern that tensions will rise again between the two countries.
President Trump avoid mentioning future actions
Trump told reporters at the White House on Wednesday that he was more likely to be attacked by an Iran-backed armed organization, but also said, `` We are not completely convinced that it is Iran. '' He showed his willingness to carefully determine how far Iran was involved behind the attack.
He said, "We will see how we will respond in the future," and have avoided mentioning the US response.