U.S. forces in the Middle East have come under attack in recent days as tensions increase in the region as Israel escalates it war with Hamas.
As tensions heighten in the Middle East, U.S. forces in the region are facing hostile threats and an array of attacks as the Biden administration increases its support for Israel. A U.S. naval warship shot down 15 drones and four cruise missiles Thursday during a nine-hour span near the Yemeni coast, a larger barrage than was previously thought.
In addition, 2,000 U.S. troops were put on heightened alert and are ready to be deployed if needed. The troops are likely Army and Air Force personnel and would be able to respond quickly, particularly to provide intelligence and surveillance, transportation and medical assistance. The aggression against American military personnel coincides with protests and riots near U.S. embassies in the Middle East. Below is a rundown of attacks on U.S. forces in recent days. Wednesday, Oct. 18 U.S.
Friday, Oct. 20 Two rockets were fired toward the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center in Iraq, near the Baghdad International Airport around 2:50 a.m. One rocket was intercepted by a counter-rocket system and the other impacted an empty storage facility. No casualties were reported. Fox News' Liz Friden, Greg Wehner and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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