US military base under attack as Iran-backed militants in Syria launch five missiles


A US military base in Syria has been attacked by missiles fired from Iraq.

Iran-backed militants are believed to be behind the strike at around 11pm local time (9pm BST) today.

Five missiles launched from Mosul in northern Iraq headed for Kharab al-Jir military airport.

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