U.S. Secretary of state explained to the UN Secretary General on the causes of strikes on Syria and Iraq

Mike Pompeo discussed with antónio Guterres U.S. strikes on Syria and Iraq. The Secretary of state told the UN Secretary General that it was a “defensive action” to contain Iran.

Earlier it was reported that as a result of the attacks, “Kataib Hezbollah” Iraqi base near Kirkuk killed an American citizen, RIA Novosti reported. Four U.S. troops were injured. The Pentagon accused Iran that it is sponsoring the Hezbollah.

the US, the answer struck five targets “Hezbollah”, located on the territories of Syria and Iraq. Three targets were located in Western Iraq, two targets in Eastern Syria. Representatives of the Shiite militia of Iraq reported that as a result of US airstrikes killed 25 people, injured 51 people.

After a series of American Aviatic in Syria and Iraq, the head of the U.S. Department of defense mark Esper stated that the United States is ready to strike again, “if necessary”.