US troops injured in Syria

Several US and coalition personnel sustained minor injuries from a drone attack in Syria, marking the second incident targeting US forces in the region within a week. Initial assessments indicated no serious injuries, though some personnel were moved for further evaluation. This attack follows a rocket strike on the Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq that injured five US troops, attributed to Iran-backed militia. The recent incidents raise concerns of escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly after the assassination of senior figures from Hamas and Hezbollah, which Iran claims the US supports. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has reiterated that the US will not tolerate assaults on its personnel while also seeking to de-escalate the situation. No group has claimed responsibility for the drone attack, but past incidents have been linked to Iranian factions.