Drone Attacks on Bases in Iraq, Syria Injure 24 US Soldiers

A convoy of US vehicles after its withdrawal from northern Syria, at the Iraqi-Syrian border crossing, October 2019 (File/Reuters)
A convoy of US vehicles after its withdrawal from northern Syria, at the Iraqi-Syrian border crossing, October 2019 (File/Reuters)
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Drone Attacks on Bases in Iraq, Syria Injure 24 US Soldiers

A convoy of US vehicles after its withdrawal from northern Syria, at the Iraqi-Syrian border crossing, October 2019 (File/Reuters)
A convoy of US vehicles after its withdrawal from northern Syria, at the Iraqi-Syrian border crossing, October 2019 (File/Reuters)

A series of drone attacks on American bases in Iraq and Syria last week injured 24 military personnel, NBC news reported, citing US Central Command.

The Pentagon confirmed the attacks last week.

CENTCOM said the US personnel sustained minor injuries, noting that the attacks took place on October 18 when at least two one-way attack drones targeted al-Tanf military base in southern Syria.

One of the drones was shot down. All of the wounded personnel were returned to duty, CENTCOM added.

On that same day, another four US soldiers suffered minor injuries during two separate drone attacks against US and coalition forces stationed at al-Asad base in western Iraq.



Arab League Expresses Deep Concern Over Security Developments in Syria

This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows members of the Syrian security forces entering the western city of Baniyas in Syria's coastal Tartous province to reinforce government troops in clashes with militants loyal to deposed ruler Bashar al-Assad, on March 7, 2025. (SANA / AFP / Handout)
This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows members of the Syrian security forces entering the western city of Baniyas in Syria's coastal Tartous province to reinforce government troops in clashes with militants loyal to deposed ruler Bashar al-Assad, on March 7, 2025. (SANA / AFP / Handout)
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Arab League Expresses Deep Concern Over Security Developments in Syria

This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows members of the Syrian security forces entering the western city of Baniyas in Syria's coastal Tartous province to reinforce government troops in clashes with militants loyal to deposed ruler Bashar al-Assad, on March 7, 2025. (SANA / AFP / Handout)
This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows members of the Syrian security forces entering the western city of Baniyas in Syria's coastal Tartous province to reinforce government troops in clashes with militants loyal to deposed ruler Bashar al-Assad, on March 7, 2025. (SANA / AFP / Handout)

The General Secretariat of the Arab League expressed on Saturday its deep concern over the security situation and clashes in the coastal region of Syria.

In a statement, the Arab League condemned acts of violence against government security forces, indiscriminate killings, and any foreign interference aimed at stoking instability, jeopardizing civil peace, and deepening the current challenges facing Syria.

These developments require focusing on policies and measures that strengthen stability and civil peace to thwart any plans aimed at destabilizing Syria and undermining its chances of recovery, it urged.