WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States carried out air strikes authorised by President Joe Biden against facilities belonging to Iranian-backed militia in eastern Syria on Thursday, in response to rocket attacks against U.S. targets in Iraq, the Pentagon said.
The strikes appeared limited in scope, potentially lowering the risk of escalation. It was not immediately clear what damage was caused.
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