US bombs Iranian Revolutionary Guard facilities in Syria

Amid fears that the war could escalate into a regional conflict, the US launched two strikes on Thursday (Friday in the Middle East) against facilities linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard in eastern Syria, the US defense secretary said. Lloyd Austin, in a statement.

The attacks come after the Pentagon confirmed that at least 21 US soldiers have suffered minor injuries in several drone attacks by pro-Iran militias in Iraq and Syria since October 17.

Additionally, a civilian contractor employed by the United States died of a heart attack while sheltering from pro-Iran attacks, Austin said.

The Pentagon did not offer more details about the possible casualties of its attacks in eastern Syria this Thursday, which it defined as precision bombings in self-defense, but assured that it does not seek conflict nor has “the intention or desire to participate in further hostilities.” “Austin assured.

“We will not hesitate to take the necessary measures to protect our people”

Even so, he warned: “If attacks by Iran's subsidiaries against US forces continue, we will not hesitate to take the necessary measures to protect our people.”

The secretary also made clear that these attacks are not related to the US response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, and called on all countries to avoid taking actions that could contribute to the spread of the war to other regions.