BEIRUT, Lebanon — Two drones targeting U.S. forces in Syria were brought down, resulting in minor injuries, according to U.S. officials on Thursday. The incident occurred at the Al-Tanf base near Syria’s borders with Iraq and Jordan. The officials, who requested anonymity, did not identify the responsible party.

Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen TV, an Iran-aligned network, reported on Thursday that two U.S. military bases in Syria had come under attack. The report detailed a drone strike on the Al-Tanf base and a missile attack on the Conoco base in the countryside of the northern Deir al-Zor region. However, no further information was provided.

Additionally, U.S. military forces in Iraq encountered two separate drone attacks on Wednesday. Fortunately, the armed drone was intercepted, resulting in only minor injuries to a small number of troops. There are currently 2,500 U.S. troops in Iraq, along with an additional 900 in neighboring Syria, assisting local forces in their fight against the Islamic State.

Heightened tensions in the region, escalating due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, have put Washington on alert for potential activities by Iran-backed groups. Nevertheless, no specific information regarding the perpetrators of these attacks has been disclosed.

In summary, two drones targeted U.S. forces at the Al-Tanf base in Syria, causing minor injuries. U.S. troops in Iraq also faced drone attacks but managed to intercept them, resulting in only minor injuries. The U.S. currently has a presence of 2,500 troops in Iraq and 900 in Syria, aiding local forces in their fight against the Islamic State. The ongoing Israel-Hamas war has raised concerns of increased activities by Iran-backed groups. The responsible party for these attacks has not been identified.