28 Nov 2024 | 06:13 PM UTC
Iraq, Syria: Projectile attacks targeting foreign military forces possible through late December /update 14
Rocket, missile, and drone attacks targeting military forces remain possible in Iraq and Syria through late December.
Further attacks against US and coalition military partners' forces remain possible in Iraq and Syria through late December. Increasing tensions between Israel, Iranian-backed Shi'a militias, and Iran have led to intensified efforts by Shi'a militias in Iraq and Syria to target Israel, as well as the US and other Western allies in the region, in recent weeks. The US military carried out retaliatory strikes on Nov. 11 against nine targets in two locations in Syria after its bases came under attack earlier in the month.
US defense officials have reported more than 180 drone, missile, and rocket attacks since Oct. 17, 2023. Authorities added that they intercepted most of the attacks. Affected locations in Iraq include the Ayn Al-Asad Airbase (AAAB) in Al Anbar Governorate and Al-Harir Airbase in Erbil Governorate, among other areas. In Syria, the attacks have targeted multiple bases, including Al-Tanf Base in Homs Governorate and the Conoco Gas Field in Deir-Ez-Zur Governorate.
Heightened security and transport and business disruptions are likely near the site of any future attacks.
Heed the instructions of security forces. If an attack alert is issued in the general vicinity, stay indoors, away from windows and exterior walls. If possible, move to a ground floor, basement, or bunker. Maintain contact with your country's diplomatic mission.
Shi'a militias in Iraq and Syria are likely targeting the US and its allies' bases because of their support for Israel in the conflict. Further attacks are likely so long as Israel's military operations in Gaza continue. Attacks could take various forms, including weaponized drones, missiles, mortar, or rocket attacks. Targets include the US and its coalition partners' military, government, or civilian interests.
