Syria

MILITARY November 17

US troops targeted in three more attacks at bases in Iraq, Syria, leaving one injured

A series of new terrorist attacks on three American bases in Iraq and Syria involving one-way drones have left one soldier injured, a Department of Defense report says.

Syria November 16

Assad grants amnesty, reduces sentences on anniversary of coup that started father's regime

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday issued a decree granting amnesty and reduced sentences for various crimes, according to state affiliates.

France November 15

Arrest warrant issued for Syrian leader's alleged use of banned chemical weapons: 'Butcher of Damascus'

France issued the arrest warrant following investigations into two alleged uses of banned chemical weapons in Syria, arguing that it has "universal" jurisdiction regarding chemical attacks.

VIDEO November 14

US Air Strike on facility in Maydin, Syria

The U.S. Department of Defense released video footage of a U.S. air strike on a facility in Maydin, Syria.

VIDEO November 14

US Air Strike on training and weapons facility in Abul Kamal, Syria

The U.S. Department of Defense released video footage of a U.S. air strike on a training and weapons facility in Abul Kamal, Syria.

Pentagon November 14

Pentagon confirms 56 attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria since Oct. 17

Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters Tuesday that 56 attacks had taken place on U.S. troops since Oct. 17 within Iraq and Syria.

Syria November 9

US conducts airstrike on Syrian weapons facility used by Iran in response to attacks on American troops

U.S. forces targeted a Syrian weapons storage facility in an airstrike Wednesday in response to attacks on American troops in Iraq and Syria.

MILITARY November 1

Timeline: US forces in Iraq and Syria were attacked at least 28 times between since Oct. 17

American forces and bases in Iraq and Syria were the targets of at least 28 attacks as Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza has escalated tensions in the Middle East.

Iraq October 31

US troops in Iraq targeted by drones, marking 25th attack in past 2 weeks: report

United States troops in Iraq were targeted by drones on Tuesday, marking the latest attack on American forces in recent weeks amid Israel's war with Hamas.

Israel October 31

Iran proxies step up attacks against American forces overseas in light of US support for Israel

U.S. troops carrying out counterterrorism operations in Iraq and Syria have been the targets of increased attacks by Iranian-backed proxies amid Israel's war against Hamas.