Daily Memo: Update on the Middle East

The Pentagon is blaming Iran-backed groups for a series of attacks in Iraq and Syria.

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Prime targets. U.S. and coalition forces in Syria and Iraq were the targets of 10 attacks between Oct. 17 and Oct. 24, according to the Pentagon. A Pentagon spokesperson said Iran-backed groups were responsible for the attacks, which injured 24 U.S. military personnel. The Iranian government has denied any involvement. A pro-Iran militant group from […]

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