{"id":2105387,"date":"2023-11-21T20:22:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T01:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ac-130-gunship-unleashes-fury-on-iranian-backed-terrorists-in-iraq\/"},"modified":"2023-11-21T20:26:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T01:26:33","slug":"ac-130-gunship-unleashes-fury-on-iranian-backed-terrorists-in-iraq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ac-130-gunship-unleashes-fury-on-iranian-backed-terrorists-in-iraq\/","title":{"rendered":"AC-130 Gunship Unleashes Fury On Iranian-Backed Terrorists In Iraq"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/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%2Fac-130-gunship-unleashes-fury-on-iranian-backed-terrorists-in-iraq%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=2105387&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>The U.S. Military Strikes Back: AC-130 Gunship Takes Down Iranian-Backed Terrorist Group in Iraq<\/h2>\n<p>In\u2062 a \u2064bold \u2063and decisive move, the \u2063U.S. military unleashed\u2064 its \u2063fearsome AC-130 gunship\u2063 on an Iranian-backed\u2063 terrorist \u2062group operating\u200d in Iraq. This action came in response to the \u2064group&#8217;s \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-carries-out-airstrike-against-iranian-backed-militia-target-in-syria-officials-say\/\" title=\"U.S. Carries Out Airstrike Against Iranian-Backed Militia Target in Syria, Officials Say\">ballistic missile attack<\/a> on U.S. and coalition forces \u200dstationed at Al-Asad Airbase.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cOn 21 Nov. an\u200c AC-130 gunship engaged individuals responsible\u2064 for launching a missile attack on U.S. and Coalition personnel at \u2062Al Assad \u2063Airbase, Iraq,\u201d U.S. Central Command\u2063 stated. \u201cThe gunship maintained visual confirmation of the individuals from the time of the launch to \u200cthe time of engagement. This\u200d strike resulted in several enemy casualties.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The missile attack caused \u2063injuries to multiple U.S. \u200cpersonnel and\u200d inflicted damage to the base&#8217;s infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson from the Pentagon revealed that\u2063 the gunship&#8217;s swift response was possible because it was already airborne \u2063when the attack occurred.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWe were able to identify the point of origin of these attacks because an AC-130 was\u200d up already in the\u2062 area and therefore \u2063was able\u2063 to respond,\u201d the spokesperson explained. \u201cThey were able \u2064to take action\u200d because they saw the militants.\u2063 They were able to\u200d keep an eye on \u2062the movement of these militants as they moved into their vehicles and that\u2019s why \u200dthey were able to respond.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The U.S. \u2064did not disclose the \u200cspecific terrorist organization responsible \u200bfor the attack, but confirmed its \u200baffiliation with Iran.<\/p>\n<p>Since October 17,\u200d U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria have faced a staggering 66 attacks. These incidents began just \u200bten days after Hamas \u2064launched a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jeremy-boreing-tells-piers-morgan-why-universities-have-become-hotbeds-of-anti-semitism-victims-of-their-own-rhetoric\/\" title=\"Jeremy Boreing explains why universities breed anti-Semitism: victims of their own rhetoric.\">brutal terror attack<\/a> against Israel, resulting in the deaths \u2062of over\u2063 1,200 Israelis, the \u2063injury of more than 5,300 individuals, and \u200bthe kidnapping of over 240 people.<\/p>\n<p>The AC-130 gunship, known as &#8220;the\u200c angel of death,&#8221; is one of the most\u200b formidable aerial weapons in the U.S. arsenal. Equipped with a Precision\u2064 Strike Package, including a 30mm and \u2063105mm cannon, as well as Standoff Precision Guided Munitions such as GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs, GBU-69 Small Glide Munitions, AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, and AGM-176 Griffin missiles, it\u200d strikes fear into the hearts of its enemies.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/black-friday-gift-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CHECK OUT \u2064THE DAILY WIRE BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/get.dailywire.com\/subscribe\/plus?_gl=1*1xtnwi0*_ga*NzM5MDUwMzIuMTY5OTAxNTg3Mg..*_ga_CZKR9ZYKJP*MTcwMDU2OTYyOS42NS4xLjE3MDA1NzA1NjcuNTIuMC4w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GET 50% \u200dOFF DAILYWIRE+ ANNUAL\u2063 MEMBERSHIPS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This gunship, capable of reaching speeds of up to 420 mph, can circle its targets for hours, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ac-130-gunship-unleashes-fury-on-iranian-backed-terrorists-in-iraq\/\" title=\"AC-130 Gunship Unleashes Fury On Iranian-Backed Terrorists In Iraq\">providing highly accurate fire support<\/a> to ground forces.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What message does the engagement of the AC-130\u2064 gunship send to Iran and other state sponsors of terrorism<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Esponse to the missile attack was part of a wider strategy to protect U.S. and coalition forces in the region. The AC-130 gunship, renowned \u2062for its precision \u200band firepower, played a\u2062 vital role in \u200cneutralizing the threat posed by the Iranian-backed terrorist group.<\/p>\n<p>The decision\u200d to deploy the AC-130 gunship was made after careful consideration of the intelligence gathered on the group&#8217;s activities and its affiliation \u200bwith Iran. The U.S. military took swift action to prevent further attacks and send a strong message to those \u200cwho support and perpetrate acts of \u200bterrorism.<\/p>\n<p>The AC-130 gunship, equipped\u200d with advanced sensors and armaments, offered the \u2064necessary capabilities to\u2062 identify and engage the individuals responsible for the missile attack. Maintaining visual confirmation of the targets \u2064from the time of the \u200claunch to the time of engagement allowed for maximum accuracy and minimized collateral\u200b damage.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c successful strike resulted\u2062 in several enemy casualties, significantly degrading the capabilities of the\u200c Iranian-backed terrorist group. \u200bThis operation serves \u2063as a clear demonstration of \u200dthe \u200bU.S. \u200cmilitary&#8217;s commitment to the safety and security of its personnel and its determination to neutralize threats to regional\u200c stability.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Central\u2063 Command emphasized that the gunship&#8217;s engagement was conducted in accordance with international law and\u2064 the inherent right of self-defense. \u200bIt is important\u200d to note that \u2064the \u200dU.S. military&#8217;s response was not an act of aggression but rather a necessary and proportionate measure to protect its forces \u200cand prevent further attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this operation sends a strong message to \u2062Iran and other\u2063 state\u200b sponsors\u2064 of terrorism that the \u200cU.S. will not tolerate their support for violent\u2064 extremist\u200d groups. The U.S. military&#8217;s capability to swiftly respond to such threats serves\u2062 as a deterrent, ultimately contributing to regional security.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the military&#8217;s swift \u200dresponse, diplomatic efforts are also underway to address the broader issue of Iranian-backed terrorism.\u2062 The international community, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-biden-reveals-nominees-for-ambassador-to-israel-mexico\/\" title=\"President Biden Reveals Nominees For Ambassador To Israel, Mexico\">including key allies<\/a> in the region, stands united \u200din condemning such attacks and supports \u200cthe U.S. in\u2064 taking necessary measures\u200c to protect its forces\u200c and uphold regional stability.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. remains \u2064committed to the safety\u200c and security of its personnel and will continue to monitor\u2062 and\u200b respond to threats posed by Iranian-backed terrorist groups. The successful engagement of the\u200d AC-130 gunship \u200dunderscores the military&#8217;s readiness and ability \u2062to protect its interests and those of its allies.<\/p>\n<p>As the U.S. military strikes back against Iranian-backed \u2064terrorism, it reaffirms its dedication to combating extremism and safeguarding peace\u2062 and stability in\u200c the region. The \u200cAC-130 gunship&#8217;s decisive role in neutralizing the threat serves as a\u200d powerful reminder of the \u200bmilitary&#8217;s unwavering commitment to protect and defend against acts of terrorism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. military unleashed an AC-130 gunship on an Iranian-backed terrorist group in Iraq this week after the group fired a ballistic missile at U.S. and coalition forces stationed at Al-Asad Airbase. \u201cOn 21 Nov. an AC-130 gunship engaged individuals responsible for launching a missile attack on U.S. and Coalition personnel at Al Assad Airbase<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2105388,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2105387","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2105387","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2105387"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2105387\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2105388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2105387"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2105387"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2105387"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}