A rocket was fired at a U.S. military base in Syria this week but failed to cause any damage. This was the third such attack on a U.S. base in Syria and Iraq this month.
A rocket was fired at a U.S. military base in Syria on Tuesday, but the attack was unsuccessful, with no rockets making direct impact.
The attack occurred at approximately 4:00 PM ET at Mission Support Site Euphrates in Syria. A small explosion was reported outside the base.
Unsuccessful Rocket Attack on U.S. Base in Syria
U.S. forces immediately responded in self-defense, returning indirect fire against the attackers. No injuries to service members or damage to the base have been reported.
The attack was the third targeting a U.S. base this month in Iraq and Syria.
Unsuccessful Rocket Attack on U.S. Base in Syria
On August 5, several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at the Ain al-Asad air base in western Iraq.
According to Reuters, at least two Katyusha rockets were fired towards the base.
Unsuccessful Rocket Attack on U.S. Base in Syria
A U.S. defense official confirmed the suspected rocket attack to Fox News.
The official said that "several" U.S. personnel were injured during the incident.
The Ain al-Asad air base is located in Iraq's Anbar province, which is known to be a stronghold of Iranian-backed militias.
The U.S. has accused Iran of supporting the militias responsible for the attacks.
Iran has denied the allegations.
The attacks come as tensions between the U.S. and Iran have been rising in recent months.
The U.S. has been withdrawing its troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, while Iran has been expanding its influence in both countries.
The U.S. has also accused Iran of supplying weapons to the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Iran has denied the allegations.
