Rocket Attack on U.S. Military Base in Syria Fails

A rocket attack on a U.S. military base in Syria this week was unsuccessful, with no rockets making direct impact. U.S. forces responded in self-defense, returning indirect fire against the attackers.

A rocket was fired at a U.S. military base in Syria this week in an unsuccessful attack, Fox News Digital has learned. A small explosion was reported on Tuesday outside the U.S. base at Mission Support Site Euphrates in Syria.

"On August 13, at approximately 4:00 PM ET, a rocket attack was attempted against U.S. and Coalition forces at Mission Support Site Euphrates in Syria," a U.S. defense official told Fox News Digital.

Rocket Attack on U.S. Military Base in Syria Fails

The attack on the base was reportedly unsuccessful, with no rockets making direct impact. The official told Fox News Digital, "U.S. forces immediately responded in self-defense, returning indirect fire against the attackers. Our forces retain the inherent right to self-defense and we will not hesitate to take action to protect ourselves whenever necessary."

No injuries to service members or damage to the base have been reported, a U.S. defense official tells Fox News.

Rocket Attack on U.S. Military Base in Syria Fails

This is the third attack targeting a U.S. base this month in Iraq and Syria. The Ain al-Asad air base in western Iraq was targeted in a suspected rocket attack last week, injuring several U.S. personnel. Another rocket attack targeted a base in northeastern Syria earlier this month.

The U.S. military has not yet identified the attackers or their motives. However, the attacks come amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the region.

Rocket Attack on U.S. Military Base in Syria Fails

Iran has been accused of supporting militias in Iraq and Syria that have attacked U.S. forces. The U.S. has responded by carrying out airstrikes against Iranian-backed targets in Syria.

The attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria are a reminder of the ongoing security challenges in the region. The U.S. military has been in Iraq and Syria for years, fighting against the Islamic State group and other militant groups.

However, the U.S. has also come under increasing pressure to withdraw its troops from the region. President Biden has pledged to end the U.S. military's involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq, and has also said he wants to reduce the number of U.S. troops in Syria.

The attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria could complicate Biden's plans to withdraw troops from the region. The U.S. military is likely to remain on high alert in the coming weeks and months as the situation in the region continues to evolve.