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US forces struck ‘combatants’ in Iraq

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Published: 09:09, 31 July 2024

Update: 09:10, 31 July 2024

US forces struck ‘combatants’ in Iraq

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American forces carried out an air strike on "combatants" south of Baghdad on Tuesday who were attempting to launch drones that threatened US and allied troops, a defense official said.

"Tonight, US forces in Iraq conducted a defensive air strike in the Musayyib in Babil Province, targeting combatants attempting to launch one-way attack uncrewed aerial systems," the US official said on condition of anonymity, adding that the Central Command assessed the drones "posed a threat to US and coalition forces."

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