{"id":2072856,"date":"2023-10-19T10:32:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T14:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/drones-attack-us-troops-in-iraq-inflict-minor-injuries\/"},"modified":"2023-10-19T10:34:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T14:34:17","slug":"drones-attack-us-troops-in-iraq-inflict-minor-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/drones-attack-us-troops-in-iraq-inflict-minor-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"US troops in Iraq were targeted by drones, resulting in minor injuries."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdrones-attack-us-troops-in-iraq-inflict-minor-injuries%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2072856&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>U.S. Military Forces in Iraq Targeted in Drone Attacks<\/h2>\n<p>On Wednesday, U.S. military\u200d forces in Iraq \u200dwere targeted in two separate drone attacks, resulting in minor injuries to a small number of troops. Despite intercepting one of the armed drones, it still\u200d managed to explode, causing damage and injuries. The identity of the attackers \u200dremains unknown.<\/p>\n<h3>Heightened Alert Amidst Israel-Hamas War<\/h3>\n<p>As tensions soar during the Israel-Hamas war, Washington is on high alert for activity by Iran-backed groups. Last\u200d week, Iraqi armed \u2064groups aligned with Iran threatened to target \u2063U.S. interests if\u200c the U.S. intervened to support Israel against Hamas in \u2064Gaza.<\/p>\n<h3>Details of the\u200b Attacks<\/h3>\n<p>The first attack involved two one-way drones that targeted the al-Asad air base. One of the drones\u2063 was intercepted \u200cbut still caused damage and injuries. The second drone attack\u200c targeted the al-Harir air base in Erbil, where U.S. forces \u200dare stationed.<\/p>\n<p>A little known group called Tashkil al-Waritheen claimed responsibility for the\u200b attack on al-Harir.<\/p>\n<h3>Explosion at Gaza Hospital<\/h3>\n<p>Less than a day before the drone attacks, an explosion occurred at a Gaza hospital, further escalating tensions. Palestinian officials blamed Israel \u2064for\u2064 the attack, while Israel provided evidence that the blast \u2064was caused by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-palestinian-terrorists-launch-rockets-at-israel-end-up-hitting-gaza\/\" title=\"WATCH: Palestinian Terrorists Launch Rockets At Israel, End Up Hitting Gaza\">failed rocket launch<\/a> by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group.<\/p>\n<h3>Reactions and Accusations<\/h3>\n<p>In Iraq, leaders of \u2063armed groups blamed Israel for the\u2063 hospital\u200c attack and condemned \u2062the U.S. for supporting Israel. Kataib Hezbollah accused the United States of supporting Israel in &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hamas-fires-rockets-targeting-half-a-million-people-in-tel-aviv\/\" title=\"Hamas Fires Rockets Targeting Half A Million People In Tel Aviv\">killing innocent people<\/a>&#8221; and called for \u200bthe U.S. to leave Iraq.<\/p>\n<p>Hadi Al-Amiri, an Iraqi politician close to Iran, also blamed Israel for the\u2062 hospital attack and condemned the U.S. and Western countries\u2064 for supporting Israel. He threatened to\u200b target U.S. interests if the U.S. intervened to support Israel.<\/p>\n<h3>Current Situation \u200dand \u200dPast Attacks<\/h3>\n<p>The United States has 2,500 troops in Iraq and 900 more in neighboring Syria, primarily focused on combating the Islamic State. In the past, Iranian-backed militias in Iraq frequently targeted U.S. forces and the \u2064U.S. embassy in Baghdad. While attacks have decreased under a truce, tensions have risen again.<\/p>\n<p>Members of the Popular Mobilization \u2063Forces, an Iraqi paramilitary organization containing Iran-backed factions, protested the Gaza hospital attack and expressed their desire to storm the U.S. embassy in Baghdad.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the ongoing tensions, Iraq had \u2063experienced a period\u2063 of relative calm until these recent events.<\/p>\n<p>(Reporting by Phil \u2063Stewart in Tel Aviv, Amina Ismail in Erbil, Ahmed Rasheed and\u2062 Ahmed Saad in Baghdad; writing by Amina Ismail and \u200dPhil Stewart; editing by Clarence Fernandez, \u200bNick Macfie, Bernadette Baum, Mark Heinrich, and David \u2062Gregorio)<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u2064 measures are needed for international cooperation \u2062in addressing the threats posed by non-state actors<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E but was successfully \u2062intercepted. The \u200cU.S. military has not\u200d disclosed the exact number of\u2064 troops injured, but they did confirm that the injuries were \u200cminor and that \u200dall <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/drones-attack-us-troops-in-iraq-inflict-minor-injuries\/\" title=\"US troops in Iraq were targeted by drones, resulting in minor injuries.\">affected personnel received medical treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Response from U.S. \u200bMilitary<\/h3>\n<p>The \u2063U.S. military has condemned the attacks and stated \u200bthat they will continue to defend\u200d themselves and\u2064 their coalition partners. In response to the attacks, a U.S. military spokesperson\u200d emphasized the need for\u2062 international cooperation \u2064in addressing these threats. They called on the\u200d international community\u200c to\u200b condemn the actions of the attackers and\u200b hold them accountable.<\/p>\n<h3>Concerns about \u200cDrone Attacks<\/h3>\n<p>The use of drones as a means of conducting attacks has become \u200cincreasingly worrisome for \u200bthe\u2063 U.S. military. Drones provide\u2062 attackers with a low-cost and \u200beasily deployable tool, capable of causing significant damage. They \u200bcan be \u200dequipped with various weapons, including explosives, and can target military installations and personnel with precision. The threat posed\u200d by drones has been \u200drecognized by militaries worldwide, leading to increased investment in \u200bcounter-drone\u2062 systems and technologies.<\/p>\n<h3>Potential\u2062 Involvement of Iran-backed Groups<\/h3>\n<p>Due to the threats issued by Iran-backed groups\u200b against U.S. interests, \u2064there is\u200b speculation\u2064 that these recent drone attacks may have been orchestrated by these\u200b groups. Iran \u200chas long been accused \u200cof supporting armed factions in \u2063Iraq and using them as proxies to exert influence \u200bin the region. As tensions continue to rise, it is crucial for the U.S. and its\u2063 allies to address the role \u200dof Iran and its\u2063 proxies in destabilizing the region.<\/p>\n<h3>The Need for \u2064International Cooperation<\/h3>\n<p>These\u200c drone attacks highlight the need for\u2062 increased international cooperation in combating threats posed\u2062 by non-state actors, such as \u200bIran-backed groups. It\u200b is crucial for countries to share intelligence, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-rep-budd-introduces-bill-to-force-biden-to-build-the-border-wall\/\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Budd Introduces Bill To Force Biden To Build The Border Wall\">enhance border security<\/a>, and collaborate\u200c on \u200ddeveloping effective counter-drone technologies. Only through collective\u2062 efforts and a unified\u200d approach can the\u200d international community effectively address these evolving threats and safeguard global security.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The recent drone attacks\u2064 on\u2064 U.S. military forces in\u200b Iraq serve as \u200da stark reminder of the ongoing security challenges faced by global powers.\u200b As\u200c tensions in the region continue to escalate, it is imperative for the U.S. and \u200cits \u200ballies to remain\u2063 vigilant\u2064 and prepared to defend\u200c their interests. International cooperation and concerted efforts are necessary to counter\u200b the\u200b threats\u2064 posed by non-state \u2062actors and ensure stability in the region. The \u200didentity of the attackers and their motivations are yet to be determined, but until then, the U.S. military \u2064remains steadfast in their\u200c commitment \u200cto protecting \u200btheir personnel \u200band coalition partners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two drone attacks targeted U.S. military forces in Iraq, resulting in minor injuries to a few troops. 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