• @NevermindNoMind
    link
    English
    85 hours ago

    The Washington Post is reporting, citing three anonymous Pentagon officials, that American troops in the Middle East were not targeted during the Iranian missile attack in Israel.

    Iraqi group linked to Iran have previously fired rockets at military bases housing US soldiers in Iraq and Syria.

    Another sign that Iran is trying to respond, as a deterrent, rather than with an intent to escalate. At least that’s what it seems like so far.

    • @NevermindNoMind
      link
      English
      14 hours ago

      Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari just held a televised address.

      In it, he said the Israeli military is “fully prepared to defend and retaliate” to the Iranian attack, stressing that it would be in a “timely manner”.

      Hmm…