The exchange of fire between the US army and fighters in Syria

Two US officials told Reuters that the US military launched a counterattack in Syria after it was attacked by a missile attack by militias suspected of being allied with Iran on Wednesday.

The two officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said they believed the army's attack killed an unknown number of Iran-allied attackers.

Officials did not comment on any possible US losses.

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