Islamabad, June 23, 2025: A U.S. military base in Syria’s Hasakah province was hit in a sudden attack just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered direct strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. This assault is believed to be the first act of retaliation against American forces since the recent significant escalation of hostilities in the region.
Security was immediately heightened at the Hasakah base as tensions across the Middle East flared, raising fears of a widening conflict that could increasingly target U.S. troops abroad.
The attack on the Syrian base follows President Trump’s decision to authorize airstrikes targeting Iran’s highly fortified Fordo nuclear enrichment site, along with the Isfahan and Natanz nuclear facilities.
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These strikes, which reportedly involved the use of bunker-buster bombs, were aimed at severely damaging or crippling Iran’s nuclear program.
Iranian officials had previously warned of a “decisive response” to any direct U.S. military involvement. While no group has yet claimed immediate responsibility for the Hasakah base attack, Iran-backed militias operating in Syria and Iraq have a documented history of targeting U.S. installations in the region.
The incident underscores the volatile nature of the current situation and amplifies concerns about the safety of thousands of U.S. service members deployed across the Middle East.
International calls for de-escalation and restraint have intensified amidst fears that the ongoing tit-for-tat actions could lead to a broader, more destructive regional war.
