The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group representing various Iraqi armed factions with close ties to Tehran, acknowledged the loss of five of its members in the strike. In response, the group vowed retaliation against US forces and claimed responsibility for several attacks against them throughout the day.

This incident adds to the escalating tension in the region, with Iraqi armed groups claiming over 70 attacks against US forces since October 17. The attacks are attributed to opposition against Washington's support for Israel during its bombardment of Gaza. While the attacks temporarily paused during the Israel-Hamas cease-fire, they have since resumed.

arlier on the same day, US and international forces faced multiple rocket attacks at the Rumalyn Landing Zone in northeastern Syria. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties or damage to infrastructure.

The United States currently maintains 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 in Iraq, with a mission to advise and assist local forces in preventing the resurgence of Daesh. This deployment follows the group's capture of large territories in both countries in 2014, which were later reclaimed in subsequent operations. The situation remains tense, with ongoing attacks and countermeasures shaping the complex dynamics in the region.