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US: Strikes kill 4 Iranian-backed militia members in Syria

Headline from WTOP Washington DC, on the newest of 2 developments

Four Iranian-backed militia members were killed in U.S. strikes in Syria on Wednesday in response to attacks by the group in recent weeks, the U.S. military said Thursday.

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  1. US Airstrikes Target Areas Controlled by Iran-Backed Militias in East Syria

    Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

  2. Newest

    US: Strikes kill 4 Iranian-backed militia members in Syria

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

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  1. The Daily Caller

    US Conducts Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Militants In Syria (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) conducted air strikes on facilities used by Iran's paramilitary guard in Syria Tuesday at President Joe Biden's direction.

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    US Airstrikes Target Areas Controlled by Iran-Backed Militias in East Syria (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    U.S. forces entered Syria in 2015, backing allied forces in their fight against the Islamic State group.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    US airstrikes target Iran-backed militia in Syria | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The US carried out airstrikes in Deir Ez-Zor targeting facilities used by militia backed by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. It was "necessary to protect and defend US personnel," said the US military's Central Command.

  4. Moultrie Observer

    US airstrikes target militia-controlled areas in east Syria (opens Moultrie Observer)

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    Moultrie Observer's feed description

    BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military said early Wednesday it carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria that targeted areas used by militias backed by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.

  5. PBS NewsHour

    U.S. carries out airstrikes in Syrian camp used by Iran-backed militias (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The U.S. military says it carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria that targeted areas used by militias backed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

  6. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    US says airstrikes in Syria intended to send message to Iran (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    U.S. military airstrikes in eastern Syria were a message to Iran and Tehran-backed militias that targeted American troops this month and several other times over the past year, the Pentagon said Wednesday.

  7. Los Angeles Times

    U.S. airstrikes target militia-controlled areas in eastern Syria (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The U.S. military says it carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria on areas where militias backed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard operate.

  8. PJ Media

    U.S. Military Bombs Iranian-Backed Militias in Eastern Syria (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    U.S. airstrikes targeted several Iranian-backed militias in Deir Ez-Zor, eastern Syria. The military said the raid was in response to an Aug. 15 attack targeting

  9. Washington Times

    U.S. airstrikes target militia-controlled areas in east Syria (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    The U.S. military said early Wednesday it carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria that targeted areas used by militias backed by Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.

  10. The Times of Israel

    US airstrikes target Revolutionary Guard-backed militias in eastern Syria (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Attack in Deir Ezzor province carried out in response to drone attack on al-Tanf base by IRGC, Pentagon says

  11. CBS News

    U.S. airstrikes hit Iran-backed militia infrastructure in Syria, U.S. says (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The strikes in an oil-rich province came days after Iran-backed groups used drones to aim at U.S. personnel in the region. No casualties were suffered in that attack.

  12. Southern Minnesota

    U.S. airstrikes target militia-controlled areas in Syria (opens Southern Minnesota)

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    Southern Minnesota's feed description

    The U.S. military said early Wednesday it carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria that targeted areas used by militias backed by Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.

  13. Voice of America

    Experts: Military Facilities Targeted by US in Syria Were Vital for Iran (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Official says airstrikes carried out to protect US forces after recent attacks

  14. Al-Monitor

    US airstrikes target bunkers used by Iran-linked militias in Syria (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    US President Joe Biden authorized the strikes in a bid to deter harassment of US troops in Iraq and Syria.

  15. France 24

    US airstrikes target Iran-backed militias in eastern Syria (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    The U.S. military said early Wednesday it carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria that targeted areas used by militias backed by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.

  16. The Times of Israel

    Iran denies any link with groups hit in US strikes in Syria (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

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  17. The Times of Israel

    Iran denies links to groups hit in US Syria strikes; 10 reported killed (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Foreign ministry strongly condemns 'terrorist act' by Washington; activist group claims bombed facility belonged to Afghani fighters backed by Islamic Revolutionary Guard

  18. Voice of America

    US Airstrikes Hit Iran-Affiliated Groups in Syria (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    US Central Command says strikes meant to prevent attacks against US forces

  19. Just the News

    US launches airstrikes on Iranian-linked targets in Syria in response to drone attacks, Pentagon (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Strikes targeted infrastructure, reportedly carried out in the country’s eastern province of Deir al-Zour

  20. WFMZ Allentown

    US airstrikes target Iran-backed militia in eastern Syria (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    The U.S. military says it carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria that targeted areas used by militias backed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. The U.S. military’s Central Command said early Wednesday

  21. NBC News

    U.S. launches airstrikes in Syria against Iran-backed groups (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The airstrikes come a week after the U.S. said its facilities were attacked by Iran-backed groups.

  22. The Times of Israel

    US forces hit Iran-aligned militias in Syria — report (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    US military launches counter-attack after taking rocket fire from Afghan Shi'ite group said backed by Tehran, US officials tell Reuters

  23. Fox News

    US carried out airstrikes in Syria targeting Iran-affiliated groups (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    In an effort to "protect and defend U.S. personnel," the U.S. military said it carried out airstrikes in Syria targeting areas used by militias backed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

  24. The Guardian

    US carries out Syria airstrikes in reprisal attack on Iran-backed militia (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    US military says strikes on Deir Ez-Zor were needed to ‘protect and defend US personnel’ after drone attacks on its forces

  25. WTOP Washington DC

    US: Strikes kill 4 Iranian-backed militia members in Syria (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Four Iranian-backed militia members were killed in U.S. strikes in Syria on Wednesday in response to attacks by the group in recent weeks, the U.S. military said Thursday.

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