🇺🇸US B1 bombers struck 85 Iranian-backed militant targets in Iraq and Syria.
🇮🇷Iran-backed militants have attacked US and partner forces in Syria since the strikes.
🚀The US and UK also targeted 36 Iranian-backed Houthi targets in Yemen.
🌍The US destroyed anti-ship missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen to protect international shipping lanes.
🇮🇶Iraqi officials criticized the US strikes and claimed civilian casualties.
Why did the US conduct airstrikes on Iranian-backed militant targets?
—The US conducted airstrikes in response to the killing of three US service members.
What other targets did the US and UK strike?
—The US and UK also targeted 36 Iranian-backed Houthi targets in Yemen.
Are the US and Iran at war?
—The US is not seeking war with Iran but will continue to disrupt and degrade their capabilities if attacks persist.
Were civilians killed during the US strikes?
—Iraqi officials claimed civilian casualties, which the Pentagon is currently assessing.
How many times have US forces been attacked since mid-October?
—US forces have been attacked about 170 times in Iraq, Syria, and Jordan since mid-October.
00:02US B1 bombers flew from the United States to hit 85 Iranian-backed militant targets in Iraq and Syria.
00:12Iran-backed militants have attacked US and partner forces in Syria three times since Friday.
00:28The US and UK struck 36 Iranian-backed Houthi targets in Yemen.
00:38The US destroyed anti-ship missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen ready to launch into international shipping lanes.
01:20Iraqi officials criticized the US strikes for civilian casualties.
