The US has small numbers of combat troops in Iraq and Syria…..
Facing increasing pressure to push back against armed groups supported by Iran, President Biden this week issued a warning to Iran’s supreme leader that the United States would respond to further assaults.
The recent attacks have occurred as Washington seeks to prevent the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip from exploding into greater violence across the region. Austin said that 21 U.S. service members had been injured but returned to duty in the attacks attributed to Iranian-linked groups; an American contractor died of a heart incident during one incident.
Austin said the United States had “has no intention nor desire to engage in further hostilities” but warned Iran that it would respond to further attacks….
Source...WashPost….