US, Coalition Forces in Syria Targeted by Drone

U.S. and coalition forces in Syria were targeted in a drone attack at the Rumalyn Landing Zone, marking the second such attack on American forces in the Middle East within a week. Initial reports indicated no immediate injuries, but ongoing medical evaluations and damage assessments are being conducted. This follows an attack earlier in the week where five U.S. personnel were injured by rocket fire at Al Asad Airbase in Iraq, attributed to Iran-aligned militia groups. These incidents occur amid heightened tensions following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, which Iran blames on Israel, and the killing of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr. The U.S. has historically faced frequent attacks from Iran-backed militia groups in the region, indicating a possible resurgence of such activities after a period of relative calm.