The Middle East, a region full of history and contradictions, has recently become the focus of the world again.
On December 30, the German news agency dpa, according to the German news agency dpa, US warplanes launched an airstrike on eastern Syria, a clear warning to Iran. Previously, the U.S. military had repeatedly warned about Iran's presence in Syria, but this operation was clearly a step further.
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Just a few days ago, the United States was caught in a vortex of attacks by Houthis in the Red Sea. Despite its anger, the United States is helpless against the Yemeni armed forces. The United States has pointed the finger at Iran, arguing that the Houthis are supported by Iran and seeing it as a target for retaliation. However, just as the outside world speculated about how the United States would deal with Iran, the U.S. military stepped in.
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U.S. warplanes reportedly launched airstrikes against outposts controlled by pro-Iranian militias in the eastern Syrian town of Abu Kemal, as well as convoys of pro-Iranian Shiite forces from Iraq. The airstrikes were clearly aimed at Iran and were consistent with previous Israeli airstrikes against Syria.
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The airstrike reportedly killed at least 27 people, nine of whom have been confirmed dead. Of the nine people who died, three were local Syrian militants and six were foreigners. That number is expected to rise as rescuers continue to search for possible survivors in the rubble. Iran will undoubtedly retaliate for this action by the United States.
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As a result, the situation in the Middle East has become more complicated. Whether this region will descend into deeper chaos and war in the future is unknown. What is certain, however, is that peace and stability in the Middle East are facing unprecedented challenges.