The Pentagon revealed the escalation amid intense fears the Israel-Hamas conflict could spiral into an all-out war across the Middle East.
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According to a senior US military officials, the “precision strikes” were carried out near Boukamal by two F-16 fighter jets, ABC reports.
They struck weapons and ammunition storage areas that were connected to the Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Crops.
The strikes are reportedly intended to hit back at Iranian-backed groups as strongly as possible to deter future aggression, which has intensified since Israel declared war on Hamas following the October 7 attacks.
Earlier this week, US officials reportedly told Israel to hold off on their expected full-scale ground invasion into Gaza until the US can deliver a dozen advanced air defence systems to the region to protect their troops.
They believe their bases in the Middle East could be targeted by Hamas and other terror groups once Israel tanks and troops move across the border.
Since October 17, there have been at least 19 attacks on US bases and personnel in Iraq and Syria using drones and missiles, according to the Pentagon.
So far, one US soldier has been killed and dozens injured.
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