Introduction

The U.S. military said on Monday it had carried out strikes against nine targets associated with Iranian groups in Syria.

Facts - United States

The United States has conducted military operations in Syria for several key reasons:

1. Countering ISIS: The primary justification for US intervention in Syria was to combat the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group. In 2014, the US began airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria and later deployed special forces to support local partners like the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in fighting ISIS.

2. Supporting opposition groups: Early in the Syrian civil war, the US provided covert support to rebel groups opposing the Assad regime, though this effort was largely unsuccessful.

3. Responding to chemical weapons use: The US has conducted strikes against Syrian government targets in response to alleged chemical weapons attacks on civilians. Notable examples include the 2017 missile strike on Shayrat Airbase and the 2018 joint strikes with the UK and France.

4. Countering Iranian influence: The US maintains a military presence in Syria partly to counter Iran’s growing influence in the region.

5. Protecting Kurdish allies: US forces in northeastern Syria help deter attacks on Kurdish-led groups like the SDF from Turkey or the Syrian regime.

6. Preventing ISIS resurgence: Even after ISIS lost its territorial control, the US has continued operations to prevent the group’s return.

7. Regional stability: The US presence aims to contribute to broader regional stability and protect American interests in the Middle East.

Conclusion

Most recently, on November 11, 2024, the US conducted strikes on targets in Syria in response to attacks on US forces by Iranian-backed groups in the region. These strikes were aimed at deterring further attacks and diminishing the capabilities of these groups.

It’s important to note that US involvement in Syria has been controversial and complex, with ongoing debates about its effectiveness and long-term strategy. Like Iraq, Libya and Afghanistan its time US to leave Syria and Iraq fully before it becomes more complicated.

Its important to note Iran has not attacked US directly but there has been nuclear threat issued.

We need to avoid World War III