US troops suffer brain injuries in Iran proxy attacks
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Several American troops deployed in the Middle East have experienced symptoms of traumatic brain injury following a series of rocket and drone attacks launched by Iran proxies over the past week, according to a US official.
According to an informed US official cited by Politico newspaper, more than 20 service members have reported minor injuries as a result of over a dozen Iran-backed attacks on US positions since October 17.
However, the injured service members have all been returned to duty, added the official.
The threat is expected to intensify as Israel prepares for a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip, and an Iranian proxy in Iraq, called Alwiyat al-Waad al-Haq, threatened to carry out attacks on US military bases in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.
To address the escalating threats posed by Iran proxies, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the deployment of additional ships, aircrafts, and air defense systems to enhance the protection of American troops.
US Department of Defense spokesman Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said that between October 17-24, US troops in Iraq were targeted 10 times, while those in Syria experienced three attacks during the same period.
Pentagon officials have attributed all the attacks to Iran, although there is currently no evidence directly linking Iran to these assaults.