US-led Forces Begin Live-Fire Exercises in Iraq, Syria After Attacks: Officials

U.S. troops are now conducting live-fire exercises in Middle Eastern bases this week, officials say.
US-led Forces Begin Live-Fire Exercises in Iraq, Syria After Attacks: Officials
Military vehicles of U.S. soldiers are seen at the al-Asad air base in Anbar Province, Iraq, on Jan. 13, 2020. John Davison/Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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United States-led coalition forces started live-fire exercises at bases in Iraq and Syria this week after multiple attacks on American soldiers in the past week, officials confirmed Wednesday.

The task force that operates the mission in Iraq and Syria to initially combat the ISIS terrorist group confirmed to media outlets that ground exercises are being carried out “to validate weapons systems and maintain crew proficiency and readiness” in the region.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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