Publisher's Synopsis
Earlier on Thursday, at around 1:38 p.m. local time, a one-way unmanned aerial vehicle struck a maintenance facility on a Coalition base close to Hasakah in northeast Syria, killing a U.S. contractor and injuring five U.S. service members and one more U.S. contractor.
According to the intelligence community, the UAV is Iranian in origin. President Biden directed Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III to provide the go-ahead for US Central Command personnel to launch targeted airstrikes in eastern Syria against facilities utilized by organizations linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Gregory D. Richardson's book "US Airstrikes in Syria: The Retaliatory Assault Against Iranian IRGC and Affiliates" has further information on the subject.In March 2023, the world watched as the United States launched a series of airstrikes in Syria in response to a deadly attack which killed American personnel in Syria. The target: Iranian-backed militias believed to be responsible for the attack. This new book, "US Airstrikes in Syria: The Retaliatory Attack on Iranian IRGC and Affiliates," by Gregory D. Richardson tells the story and its aftermath. This gripping account informs readers about one of the most consequential military actions of recent years. From the decision-making process in Washington to the targeting and execution of the strikes, every aspect of the operation is meticulously documented and analyzed. Written in a clear and engaging style, "US Airstrikes in Syria" is a must-read for anyone interested in current events. Whether you're a policy wonk or just a curious observer, this book will captivate and inform you from start to finish.
