US approves plans for major round of strikes in Syria, Iraq — report
A satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows a military base known as Tower 22 in northeastern Jordan on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. The damage caused by the drone strike can be seen in the center-left of the photo. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)
US plans have been approved for multi-day strikes in Iraq and Syria against multiple targets, including Iranian personnel and facilities, CBS News reports, citing American officials.
Officials tell CBS that the timing of the strikes will largely be determined by the weather. Washington wants clear skies to make sure it does not accidentally hit civilians as it strikes targets, CBS reports.
The strikes are intended to respond to a drone attack over the weekend by an Iran-backed group that killed three US troops in Jordan, the first deadly assault following scores of attacks on US soldiers stationed in Syria and Iraq.
Rain clouds over the region in recent days are expected to clear out overnight, according to forecasts.
