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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 339

al-Tanf

The al-Tanf military outpost in southern Syria, October 22, 2018. (AP/Lolita Baldor)
October 27, 2023, 9:13 am
US strikes Syria sites used by Iran, its proxies after attacks on American troops
Pentagon emphasizes move not related to Israel-Hamas war and it ‘does not seek conflict’; precision strikes hit weapons, ammunition stores linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
By Agencies, ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
The al-Tanf military outpost in southern Syria, October 22, 2018. (AP/Lolita Baldor)
October 20, 2023, 12:32 am
Drone attack on US military base in Syria causes minor injuries — US officials
Strike on al-Tanf garrison in country’s southeast comes after several similar incidents amid Arab anger after Gaza hospital blast falsely blamed on Israel
By Agencies and ToI Staff
The al-Tanf military outpost in southern Syria, October 22, 2018. (AP/Lolita Baldor)
August 15, 2022, 5:44 pm
Drones hit US base in Syria, in possible Iran revenge over Israel-attributed strikes
No injuries or damage reported in assault on al-Tanf; source tells Israeli broadcaster Tehran believed to be the culprit, a day after Israel allegedly targeted Iranian sites
By Agencies and ToI Staff
The al-Tanf military outpost in southern Syria, October 22, 2018. (AP/Lolita Baldor)
June 17, 2022, 12:35 pm
Report: Israel coordinates, gets approval from US on some Syria airstrikes
According to Wall Street Journal, process is meant to ensure Israeli attacks on Iranian targets do not interfere with American operations in eastern Syria
By ToI Staff
The damaged al-Tanf base in southern Syria is seen a day after it was apparently struck by Iranian drones, on October 20, 2021. (Courtesy, via Aurora Intel)
November 19, 2021, 12:38 pm
Iran drone attack on US base in Syria was response to Israeli strikes — NYT
Officials say 5 ‘suicide drones’ loaded with ball bearings and shrapnel hit the al-Tanf base on October 20; American troops had evacuated after being tipped off by Israel
By ToI Staff and Agencies
President Joe Biden speaks during a news conference at the conclusion of the G20 leaders summit, October 31, 2021, in Rome. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
October 31, 2021, 11:19 pm
Biden warns US will respond to Iranian actions, including drone attacks
‘We will continue to respond,’ says US president; American officials blamed Tehran for UAV assault on the al-Tanf base earlier this month
By ToI Staff and AP
The US military outpost al-Tanf in southern Syria, October 22, 2018. (AP/Lolita Baldor)
October 26, 2021, 12:58 am
US officials say Iran behind recent drone attack on American base in Syria
As many as 5 Iranian-made explosives-laden UAVs were used in assault last week, but not launched from Iranian territory ; Pentagon spokesperson doesn’t rule out a response
By Lolita C. Baldor and Robert Burns
The US military outpost al-Tanf in southern Syria, October 22, 2018. (AP/Lolita Baldor)
October 21, 2021, 12:50 am
Explosions rock base housing US troops in Syrian desert
No US casualties in coordinated attack on al-Tanf, which comes a week after pro-Iran fighters vowed a ‘harsh’ response to an alleged Israeli-US joint strike originating from there
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Turkish-backed Syrian opposition fighters ride atop their armored personnel carrier to cross the border into Syria, in Akcakale, Sanliurfa province, southeastern Turkey, October 18, 2019 (AP Photo/Mehmet Guzel)
October 20, 2019, 6:35 am
US defense chief: American troops leaving Syria to go to western Iraq
Mark Esper says troops will have two tasks — to defend Iraq and perform ‘a counter-ISIS mission’
By Lolita C. Baldor
Illustrative: A portable toilet in the desert (YouTube screenshot)
February 5, 2019, 11:17 am
Report: US ordered strike on pro-Assad port-a-potty
According to Foreign Policy, Air Force blocked coalition order to destroy the mobile toilet used by a militia near strategic al-Tanf base
By ToI Staff
The US military outpost al-Tanf in southern Syria, October 22, 2018. (AP/Lolita Baldor)
January 26, 2019, 8:39 pm
US said considering plan to keep troops at Syrian base to counter Iran
Officials tell Foreign Policy there is talk of forces staying at al-Tanf, seen as key to monitoring, thwarting Tehran’s efforts in Syria
By ToI Staff
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, left, and his wife Susan disembark from their plane as they arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport in Abu Dhabi on January 11, 2019. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Pool/AFP)
January 12, 2019, 4:48 pm
Pompeo ‘optimistic’ Syria Kurds, Turkey can be protected in possible US deal
In Abu Dhabi, US top diplomat says agreement in works to help Turkey defend itself from terrorists while aiding allies who fought with American forces against Islamic State
By Agencies
Members of the Maghawir al-Thawra Syrian opposition group receive firearms training from US Army Special Forces soldiers at the al-Tanf military outpost in southern Syria on October 22, 2018. (AP/Lolita Baldor)
January 11, 2019, 5:04 am
Report: US to keep troops in southern Syria as bulwark against Iran
Document said to outline pullout from country includes proposal to continue manning al-Tanf base near Iraqi border, as Israeli fears withdrawal could give Iran greater leeway
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and US National Security Adviser John Bolton meeting at the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem on January 6, 2019. (Matty Stern/ US Embassy Jerusalem)
January 6, 2019, 8:59 pm
Hosting top Trump aide, PM asks US to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan
Netanyahu plans to go to northern border Monday with National Security Adviser Bolton, who reassures Israel over Syria withdrawal
By Raphael Ahren
US National Security Adviser John Bolton unveils the Trump administration's Africa Strategy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, December 13, 2018. (Cliff Owen/AP)
January 6, 2019, 5:59 pm
Trump aide: US Syria withdrawal only after Islamic State defeated
National Security Adviser Bolton, in Israel to allay concerns over troop pullout, says there is no timetable for drawdown
By AP and ToI Staff
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