Syrian Observatory for Human Rights: Militants Fired 6 Rockets at American Forces in Deir ez-Zor

On Friday, November 5, the Associated Press reported, citing a Syrian opposition organization, that militias supported by the Islamic Republic launched a rocket attack on oil facilities in eastern Syria where American forces are stationed. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, based in London, this militia group, whose name was not mentioned, fired six rockets at the Al-Omar oil field in Deir ez-Zor province, Syria. The organization stated that it is unclear whether there were any casualties from this attack. This attack occurred hours after American fighter jets bombed two military positions of militias linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps early Friday local time. The U.S. Department of Defense, the Pentagon, stated that these attacks were in response to drone and rocket attacks against American bases and personnel in Syria and Iraq earlier in the week. In response to attacks by militias affiliated with the Islamic Republic, the U.S. has deployed 900 new troops to the Middle East. Biden warned the 'Ayatollah' that continued attacks on U.S. positions would not go unanswered.