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Statement

Statement | Feb. 2, 2024

USCENTCOM Commander's statement on U.S. strikes in Iraq and Syria

USCENTCOM

"Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and Iranian affiliated militia groups continue to represent a direct threat to the stability of Iraq, the region, and the safety of Americans. We will continue to take action, do whatever is necessary to protect our people, and hold those responsible who threaten their safety." -Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, US CENTCOM Commander.