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Drones attack a US military base in southern Syria, officials say

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The attacks follow similar drone strikes over the past few days against U.S. and coalition bases in Iraq.

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Drone attack on base hosting US troops intercepted in Iraq, heightening fears of a broader conflict (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    A U.S. defense official says two drones launched at a base hosting U.S. troops in western Iraq have been intercepted.

  2. The Daily Caller

    ‘Fire Of Hell’: US Forces Thwarted Drone Attack In Iraq Amid Threats From Iran-Backed Militias (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The U.S. military fended off two drones that attempted to attack U.S. troops stationed in Iraq early Wednesday, Reuters reported, citing U.S. officials.

  3. Washington Examiner

    US stops drone attack against its forces in Iraq: Report (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The U.S. military reportedly thwarted a drone attack against its forces in Iraq early on Wednesday as anti-American sentiment grows in the Middle East amid Israel's war with Gaza.

  4. Politico

    U.S. military shoots down drones headed toward troops in Iraq (opens Politico)

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    Attack comes as U.S. officials are on heightened alert for potential attacks on forces in Middle East.

  5. New York Post

    US forces in Iraq thwart drone attack at air base housing American troops (opens New York Post)

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    US forces stationed in Iraq intercepted two drones that were attempting to strike an air base housing American troops on Wednesday, according to two US officials.

  6. WOWK Charleston

    Drone attack on U.S. troops intercepted in Iraq, heightening fears of a regional conflagration (opens WOWK Charleston)

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    BEIRUT (AP) — Two suicide drones launched at a base hosting U.S. troops in Iraq were intercepted Wednesday, a defense official said. Hours later, an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq announced it had …

  7. Fox News

    US military intercepts 2 attack drones targeting Iraq air base where American troops are located (opens Fox News)

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    The U.S. military intercepted two one-way drones targeting Iraq's al-Asad air base hosting American troops, two U.S. defense officials confirmed to Fox News.

  8. Military Times

    US military intercepts drone attack on Iraq base (opens Military Times)

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    Military Times's feed description

    Two drones launched at a base hosting U.S. troops in western Iraq were intercepted Wednesday, a U.S. defense official said.

  9. CNN

    US shoots down two one-way attack drones targeting US forces in Iraq, US defense official says (opens CNN)

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    The US shot down two one-way attack drones targeting US forces in Iraq, according to a defense official, as American embassies face protests in a number of Middle East countries because of the war in Gaza.

  10. Washington Times

    Drones attack U.S. military base in southern Syria and there are minor injuries, U.S. officials say (opens Washington Times)

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    A military base in southern Syria where U.S. troops have maintained a presence to train forces as part of a broad campaign against the Islamic State group was attacked by drones on Thursday, two U.S. officials told The Associated Press.

  11. NBC News

    Drones attack U.S. troops in Syria as tensions flare in Middle East over Gaza hospital blast (opens NBC News)

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    The U.S. is still investigating who sent the drones, but the early belief is that they were launched by Iranian-backed militias.

  12. The Times of Israel

    US military base in southern Syria attacked by drones (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

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  13. The Daily Caller

    US Bases In Syria Attacked By Drones In Latest Act Of Violence Over US Support For Israel (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Two U.S. military sites in Syria hosting American and partner troops came under drone attacks on Thursday, according to media reports.

  14. Politico

    U.S. forces thwart drone strikes headed for bases in Syria (opens Politico)

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    American bases have faced a spate of attempted attacks in Iraq and Syria within 48 hours.

  15. Tampa Free Press

    U.S. Bases In Syria And Iraq Attacked By Drones In Act Of Violence Over U.S. Support For Israel (opens Tampa Free Press)

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    Two U.S. military sites in Syria hosting American and partner troops came under drone attacks on Thursday in the latest uptick of violence...

  16. The Times of Israel

    Iran-backed groups said to target US bases with drones in Syria (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

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  17. Military Times

    Drones attack a US military base in southern Syria, officials say (opens Military Times)

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    Military Times's feed description

    The attacks follow similar drone strikes over the past few days against U.S. and coalition bases in Iraq.

  18. The Times of Israel

    Drone attack on US military base in Syria causes minor injuries — US officials (opens The Times of Israel)

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    Strike on al-Tanf garrison in country's southeast comes after several similar incidents amid Arab anger after Gaza hospital blast falsely blamed on Israel

  19. The Washington Free Beacon

    Drones Attack US Troops in Iraq, Inflict Minor Injuries (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    U.S. military forces in Iraq were targeted on Wednesday in two separate drone attacks, with one causing minor injuries to a small number of troops even though the U.S. military managed to intercept the armed drone, a U.S. official said.

  20. Wall Street Journal

    U.S. Warship, Bases in Syria and Iraq Come Under Drone Attack (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    A U.S. warship operating near Yemen and two military bases in the Middle East came under drone attack this week, U.S. defense officials said, in what may have been targeted attacks on the U.S. in response to the fighting between Israel and Gaza. Nearly two dozen drones swarmed the USS Carney, a gui

  21. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    US military shoots down missiles and drones as it faces growing threats in volatile Middle East (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    With tensions spiking in the Middle East, U.S. forces in the region are facing increasing threats as a Navy warship shot down missiles appearing to head toward Israel Thursday and American bases in Iraq and Syria were repeatedly targeted by drone attacks.

  22. NBC Los Angeles

    Drones attack a US military base in southern Syria and there are minor injuries, US officials say (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Two U.S. officials tell The Associated Press that a military base in southern Syria where U.S. troops have maintained a presence to train forces as part of a broad campaign against the Islamic State group was attacked by drones on Thursday.

  23. Newsweek

    Iran-backed militia threatens more attacks on US troops after drone strikes (opens Newsweek)

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    Drones were used at al-Asad airbase in Iraq amid concerns the war between Israel and Hamas could spill over.

  24. Portland Press Herald

    Drones attack U.S .military base in southern Syria (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    The attacks follow similar drone strikes over the past few days against U.S. and coalition bases in Iraq amid simmering anger.

  25. Fox News

    Drone strikes target US military bases in Syria, Iraq as regional tensions from Israel-Hamas War escalate (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Defense officials said drones targeted military bases in Syria and Iraq that are housing thousands of American troops, with minor injuries being reported.

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