Syria: Suspected Iranian-backed militia fighters reportedly fired rockets at US-led coalition base in Deir Ez-Zur Governorate late Sept. 18

Event

Heightened security is likely at US-led coalition bases in eastern Syria over the coming days after suspected Iranian-backed militia fighters reportedly fired rockets at a coalition base in Deir Ez-Zur Governorate late Sept. 18. Several projectiles reportedly landed in the vicinity of the coalition base in the Al-Omar oil field/Green Village area. No casualties were immediately confirmed in connection with the attacks. The US-based coalition has yet to confirm the attacks.

Iranian-backed militia fighters may launch additional projectile attacks targeting US-led coalition bases in eastern Syria over the coming days. Any such attacks may prompt further retaliatory strikes from US-led coalition forces.

Advice

Refrain from all nonessential travel to Syria. If operating in eastern Syria, exercise caution and avoid all military sites. Heed the instructions of local security forces. If airstrikes, artillery fire, or warning sirens are reported in the general vicinity, report to the nearest bomb shelter until given further instructions by authorities.