U.S. conducts first airstrike in Iraq in months
washingtonpost.com — July 31, 2024, 03:00 AM UTC
Summary: The U.S. military conducted its first airstrike in Iraq in months on July 30, targeting combatants near Baghdad who were preparing to launch a drone attack. This operation follows a series of recent assaults on American forces in Iraq and Syria, marking a significant escalation in tensions with Iran-backed militias after a period of relative calm.
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