Chinanews.com, June 28, comprehensive report. On the 27th local time, the US Department of Defense stated in a statement that under the order of President Biden, the US military carried out a new round of air strikes on the border areas of Iraq and Syria to contain them. And retaliate against a series of attacks on "U.S. interests in Iraq."
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The Pentagon issued a statement stating that under the direction of President Biden, a precision air strike was carried out on facilities used by the "Iran-backed militia" in the border areas between Iraq and Syria on the evening of the 27th local time.
The US stated that "Iran-backed militias" used these facilities to launch drone attacks on US personnel and facilities in Iraq.
According to reports, the United States carried out air strikes on facilities and weapons depots at two locations in Syria and one location in Iraq.
The statement of the US Department of Defense emphasized that Biden has made it clear that he will take action to protect American personnel.
Biden ordered the continuation of military operations to prevent and deter attacks against "US interests in Iraq."
The United States has taken necessary, appropriate, and planned actions to limit the risk of escalation, but at the same time it has also issued a clear and unmistakable deterrent message.
According to reports, this is the second time Biden has ordered a retaliatory strike against the "Iran-backed militia" since he took office.
The last time was in February, in response to a rocket attack in Iraq.