Iranian-backed groups attack US base in Syria's Deir ez-Zor: Sources

TEL ABYAD, Syria

Groups supported by Iran launched Sunday a missile attack on the US base of Koniko in the Deir ez-Zor province, eastern Syria, local sources said.

The US air defense forces intercepted two of the missiles before they hit the base, while one missile landed in the vicinity.

In response, US forces stationed at the same base shelled sites of the Iran-backed groups in the Hisham region west of the Euphrates.

There has been no comment from the US on the attacks.

No material damages or casualties were reported.

The territories of Deir ez-Zor east of the Euphrates are under the control of the PKK/YPG terrorist organization, supported by the US.

Meanwhile, the central part of the city and other rural areas are under the control of the Syrian regime and Iran-backed groups.

*Writing by Mohammad Sio​​​​​​​​​​​​​​