The United States carried out an airstrike targeting facilities of what it called "Iran-backed militia" in Syria following rocket attacks against US forces in Iraq . According to reports, the attack was approved by President Joe Biden. “The operation sends an unambiguous message: President Biden will act to protect American and coalition personnel. At the same time, we have acted in a deliberate manner that aims to deescalate the overall situation in eastern Syria and Iraq." The attack was the third in a week to target Western diplomatic, military or commercial installations across Iraq after months of relative calm.

Source: Mint February 26, 2021 00:38 UTC