US Military Catches Iran-Backed Fighters Attacking Base, Ends Them with AC-130 Gunship
US Military Catches Iran-Backed Fighters Attacking Base, Ends Them with AC-130 Gunship
An unknown number of terrorists met their demise in Iraq on Tuesday after they launched an attack on U.S. troops in the western part of the country. In a thrilling turn of events, the terrorists were swiftly dealt with by a U.S. military AC-130 gunship.
U.S. Central Command confirmed on its X page that American troops at al-Assad Airbase were targeted by missiles. The militants, who were supported by Iran, were tracked down and eliminated from the air.
On 21 Nov. an AC-130 gunship engaged individuals responsible for launching a missile attack on U.S. and Coalition personnel at Al Assad Airbase, Iraq. The gunship maintained visual confirmation of the individuals from the time of the launch to the time of engagement. This strike… pic.twitter.com/KGSeAGi3fk
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) November 21, 2023
According to two Department of Defense officials who spoke to ABC News, it is believed that multiple terrorists were killed in the counterstrike. The officials also confirmed that a number of U.S. troops were wounded or injured in the missile attack.
“I can confirm an attack last night by Iran-backed militias using a close-range ballistic missile against U.S. and coalition forces at al-Assad Airbase in Iraq, which resulted in several non-serious injuries and some minor damage to infrastructure,” said deputy Defense Department press secretary Sabrina Singh.
DoD press secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder stated that eight U.S. service members were injured. He added, “Immediately following the attack, a U.S. military AC-130 aircraft in the area conducted a self-defense strike against an Iranian-backed militia vehicle and a number of Iranian-backed militia personnel involved in this attack.”
The AC-130 gunship, known for its stealthy ground-target engagement capabilities, has been a vital asset for the U.S. military since the Vietnam War.
American troops stationed in the Middle East have been facing escalating attacks from Iran-backed militias since the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks against Israel. Tuesday’s missile launch at al-Assad marked the 66th such attack since Israel’s war on terror began.
Since Oct. 17, American troops stationed in both Iraq and Syria have been under fire. A total of 70 U.S. service members have been injured, with some suffering from traumatic brain injuries.
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How many US service members were injured in the missile attack and what actions were taken to retaliate against the Iranian-backed militias
The US military successfully neutralized a group of Iran-backed fighters who launched an attack on American troops in Iraq. The incident occurred on Tuesday in the western part of the country, and it resulted in the swift response of a US military AC-130 gunship.
The US Central Command confirmed on its official page that the al-Assad Airbase, where American troops are stationed, was targeted by missiles. The militants responsible for the attack, who were supported by Iran, were tracked down and eliminated through an airstrike from the AC-130 gunship.
According to Department of Defense officials who spoke to ABC News, multiple terrorists were killed in the counterstrike. The officials also confirmed that some US troops were injured in the missile attack.
Deputy Defense Department press secretary Sabrina Singh stated, ”I can confirm an attack last night by Iran-backed militias using a close-range ballistic missile against US and coalition forces at al-Assad Airbase in Iraq, which resulted in several non-serious injuries and some minor damage to infrastructure.”
Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, the DoD press secretary, revealed that eight US service members were injured in the attack. He further mentioned that immediately after the attack, a US military AC-130 aircraft in the area conducted a self-defense strike against an Iranian-backed militia vehicle and a number of Iranian-backed militia personnel involved in the attack.
The AC-130 gunship, known for its effective ground-target engagement capabilities, has been a crucial military asset for the US since the Vietnam War.
American troops stationed in the Middle East have faced escalating attacks from Iran-backed militias since the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks against Israel. The missile launch at al-Assad on Tuesday marked the 66th such attack since Israel’s war on terror began.
Since Oct. 17, American troops stationed in both Iraq and Syria have been under fire. A total of 70 US service members have been injured in these attacks.
The successful response by the US military to this latest attack on American troops sends a clear message to those who seek to harm or destabilize the region. The AC-130 gunship serves as a powerful deterrent, ensuring the safety of US personnel and their allies in the face of ongoing threats posed by Iran-backed militias.
It is imperative for the US to continue taking decisive actions like this to protect its troops and maintain stability in the region. The AC-130 gunship has once again proven its effectiveness in eliminating threats and deterring future attacks, underscoring the importance of maintaining a strong and capable military presence in the Middle East.
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