Attacks on US military from Iran-backed forces have stopped for now after deadly January: Pentagon

Published February 20, 2024 5:41pm ET



Iranian-supported militias in Iraq and Syria have carried out more than 180 attacks on U.S. forces in the Middle East since mid-October, but there haven’t been any for more than two weeks now.

The most recent attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq, Syria, and Jordan were carried out on Feb. 4, deputy Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said Tuesday. It’s unclear whether the cessation will continue long-term.

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