There were 27 attacks against US forces in Iraq and Syria

The Pentagon press spokesman, Brigadier General Patrick Ryder, made assessments at the daily press conference.

Ryder shared information that a total of 27 “small-scale attacks” have been carried out against US and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria since October 17, and stated that 16 of these attacks were in Iraq and 11 in Syria.

Arguing that the groups that carried out the attack knew it was supported by Iran, Ryder noted that they held Iran responsible for this and that everything necessary would be done to protect US troops.

US SENDS ADDITIONAL SOLDIERS

The Pentagon spokesman announced at the meeting that the United States decided to deploy 300 more soldiers to the Central Command (CENTCOM) region and said: “These additional troops will provide new capabilities, explosive ordnance disposal communications and other support to forces that are already in the region.” said.

Ryder did not provide information on where the forces in question would be deployed, but stated that they would not go to Israel and were intended to support regional deterrence efforts and strengthen US forces.

In response to a question, Ryder stated that the Houthis in Yemen also had information about the launch of a medium-range ballistic missile aimed at Israel, and emphasized that Israel prevented this attack and that the United States was monitoring developments to “prevent an attack.” wider”. regional conflict.”

In response to questions about Israel’s attacks on Gaza, Ryder argued that they would continue to support Israel, but would not discuss Israel’s operations and would continue contacts regarding the protection of civilians and taking into account the laws of war. (AA)