The U.S. military destroyed rocket launchers mounted on trucks, tanks, and mortars in eastern Syria due to a ‘clear and immediate threat’ they posed, according to Pentagon officials. U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria continue to face threats, particularly from Iran-aligned groups, amid ongoing regional tensions exacerbated by recent conflicts. A senior defense official assured that these airstrikes were not linked to broader military operations in northwestern Syria, where anti-government groups have recently gained ground.