U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) launched precision airstrikes on Wednesday against Iranian-backed militia sites in Syria, targeting weapons storage and logistics hubs in retaliation for a recent rocket attack on American forces at Patrol Base Shaddadi.
The operation was designed to disrupt the militia’s capacity to stage future attacks on U.S. and Coalition personnel, according to a statement shared by CENTCOM on the social media platform X.
The strikes reportedly inflicted no damage on U.S. facilities, and no injuries were sustained by U.S. or allied personnel during the offensive. CENTCOM emphasized that these operations aim to degrade the militias’ operational infrastructure and safeguard American forces in the region, where they continue to support anti-ISIS operations.
General Michael Erik Kurilla, the CENTCOM Commander, issued a strong statement condemning the attacks on American forces and partners, asserting that such actions would not be tolerated. “We have made it clear that attacks on US personnel, partner forces and facilities will not be tolerated and that we retain the right to defend ourselves,” Kurilla stated.
The recent operation also followed a series of airstrikes conducted by CENTCOM forces on November 9 and 10 against Houthi-held weapons facilities in Yemen. The U.S. Department of Defense disclosed that these targeted actions in Yemen aimed to disrupt Houthi forces and prevent further destabilization in the region.
