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 US greift Iran-unterstützte Milizen in Syrien an infographic
Grafik zeigt die Orte der US Angriffe und Raketenangriffe, für die schiitische Milizen im Irak die Verantwortung übernommen haben.
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Biden autorisiert Angriffe in Syrien

By Jordi Bou

February 26, 2021 - Die US hat Luftangriffe gegen Iran-unterstützte Milizen in Syrien als Vergeltung für die jüngsten Raketenangriffe auf US Ziele im Irak durchgeführt. Die militärische Aktion war die erste, die Präsident Joe Biden autorisiert hat.

The military action was described by John Kirby, Pentagon press secretary, as a proportionate response.

Shia militia groups have claimed responsibility for attacks on U.S. facilities in Iraq in recent weeks. A rocket attack last week killed a civilian contractor and injured several others, including a member of the U.S. military.

Rockets have also struck U.S. bases in Baghdad, including the Green Zone, which houses the US embassy and other diplomatic missions.

There are about 2,500 U.S. troops in Iraq to assist Iraqi forces in the fight against the Islamic State (IS) group.

The military action came as the Biden administration has sought to open talks with Iran to revive the 2015 accord that sought to limit Tehran’s nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief.

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PUBLISHED: 26/02/2021; STORY: Graphic News
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