Escalation in the Middle East: Syria's army entered battle with American troops

It is reported that the conflict parties used a wide range of weapons, including heavy artillery and missiles. The fighting began around 3:00, and in an hour the activity of combat clashes decreased. On the eve, on November 8, the Israeli Air Force struck "on some military points in the Southern Region" Syria. At the same time, Americans attacked a warehouse with weapons in the east of the Middle East.

At the same time, the US military command stated that the F-15 fighter jets were struck for self-defense, as the composition was used by representatives of the Iranian Corps of Guards of the Islamic Revolution (Quir) and related groups. "After a series of attacks on American citizens in Iraq and Syria, the US Central Command force has struck an air strike on an object in Syria used by the CVI and related groups.

We will take all necessary measures to protect our people from those who are responsible For these attacks, and we will answer at a convenient time and in a convenient place, " - said in the message of the Pentagon. At the same time, the deputy assistant to the US Secretary of Defense for the Middle East, Dana Staul, on November 8, stated that the Pentagon suggests the restoration of hostilities against CVR and their proiranian groups.

The reason for this is continuous attacks on military bases and other objects in the US in Syria and Iraq. According to her, since October 17, they have been attacked by various groups 41 times. "The United States has taken and will continue to take the necessary military measures against the CVI and related groups. This includes the use of force against military personnel and objects of CVR and related groups in the area of ​​responsibility of the US Central Command ", - said Stroul.