Russian Satellite News Agency Damascus, February 8, according to a local source told the Satellite News Agency, the US military base in the "Omar" oil field in Deir ez-Zor Province in eastern Syria was attacked by missiles, and a huge explosion sounded inside the base. "The U.S. base in the 'Omar' oil field was hit by 4 missiles," the source said. "Sources noted that explosions sounded inside the base after the attack.
The source added that after the attack, American helicopters took off over Deir ez-Zor. Since the current round of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict began to deteriorate, the US bases in Iraq and the US forces in Syria, which lead the international coalition, have been regularly attacked, and Shiite armed groups operating in Iraq have often declared responsibility. The U.S. military currently controls areas of eastern and northeastern Syria, which are home to Syria's largest oil and gas fields. Official Damascus has repeatedly called the presence of US troops on its territory an occupation and acts of state piracy with the aim of blatant theft of oil.
With this attack, the security of US military bases in the Middle East has once again raised concerns. This attack is undoubtedly another challenge to the US military presence in the Middle East and has also made the regional situation more tense. Analysts believe that the attack may have been triggered by a variety of reasons, including a revolt triggered by U.S. military operations in the Middle East, and challenges to the U.S. military presence from regional rivals.
After the attack, the U.S. side said it would take steps to strengthen the security of the base and track down the attackers. However, this is not the first time that a U.S. military base in the Middle East has been attacked. In recent years, U.S. military bases in the Middle East have frequently been targeted, resulting in U.S. military casualties and property damage. In addition, the attacks highlight the strategic dilemma of the United States in the Middle East.
The eastern and northeastern regions of Syria, which are under US control, are rich in oil and gas fields. However, the exploitation and utilization of these resources has given rise to contradictions and conflicts among countries in the region. Damascus, for its part, has repeatedly accused the United States of illegally occupying Syrian territory for the purpose of blatant theft of oil. This attack will further exacerbate the contradictions and strife in Syria and abroad.
It is noteworthy that after the attack, US military operations in the Middle East did not converge. On the contrary, the United States has taken a tougher stance on some occasions and increased military pressure on regional countries. Such an approach could trigger more attacks on U.S. military bases, further exacerbating regional instability.
Against this backdrop, the international community calls on the United States to re-examine its military strategy in the Middle East, adopt a more pragmatic and cautious attitude, and resolve regional disputes through political means, rather than relying solely on military force. At the same time, all parties concerned should work together to maintain regional peace and stability and promote the political settlement of the Syrian issue.
In short, the attack on US military bases in the Middle East has once again sounded the alarm bell, reminding all countries to attach importance to regional peace and security, abandon unilateralism and armed intervention, and jointly seek a political solution. Only in this way can we effectively avoid the recurrence of similar attacks and achieve peace and stability in the Middle East.