World Alert: U.S. forces launch retaliatory airstrikes on Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria, Pentagon says

The U.S. strikes targeting Kitaeb Hezbollah come after repeated attacks on Iraqi bases, chief Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said in a statement. The actions underscore the continued unpredictability of U.S. involvement in Iraq and Syria, and raise the possibility of an escalation of violence with the militia.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Dec 29, 2:11 PM     U.S. forces launch retaliatory airstrikes on Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria, Pentagon says The U.S. strikes targeting Kitaeb Hezbollah come after repeated attacks on Iraqi bases, chief Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said in a statement. The actions underscore the continued unpredictability of U.S. involvement in Iraq and Syria, and raise the possibility of an escalation of violence with the militia. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071