The attack took place on Wednesday apparently. This would be the latest claim of an attack on the US in Syria. Over the last two years, pro-Iranian groups in Syria and Iraq have targeted US forces. The US has also retaliated with air strikes to these attacks. The fact that Iranian media highlighted the attack, illustrates their desire to send a message and threat to the US in Syria. The US reportedly maintains posts at a place called Green Village near Omar field and also at Conoco, on both sides of the Khabur river.
Iran’s report relied on a Russian report about the strike on Omar field and the US facility near it. The US backs the Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria in the conflict with ISIS. US forces have been operating in Syria for five years. The US also has a garrison at Tanf near the Syria-Jordan-Iraq border area. While the US officially only has several hundred soldiers in Syria the small numbers nevertheless have a major influence aiding the SDF against ISIS and securing eastern Syria to provide stability. The US has sent armored vehicles to Syria as well and US Central Command recently highlighted new training with the SDF. READ MORE
