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Plans Approved for U.S. Strikes on Iranian Personnel and Facilities in Iraq, Syria after Jordan Drone Attack
(CBS News) Tucker Reals - U.S. officials have confirmed to CBS News that plans have been approved for a series of strikes over a number of days against targets - including Iranian personnel and facilities - inside Iraq and Syria. The strikes will come in response to drone and rocket attacks targeting U.S. forces in the region. Speaking at the Pentagon Thursday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. won't tolerate attacks on American troops. "We will take all necessary actions to defend the United States, our interests and our people."