US Launches Airstrikes Against <br />Iranian-Backed Militia in Iraq The strikes were in <br />response to a rocket attack on <br />coalition forces in Camp Taji, Iraq. Two U.S. service members <br />were killed in the attack. According to the Defense Department, <br />the strikes were an attempt to damage the <br />strength of Hezbollah to carry out future <br />attacks on coalition forces. Defense Department Statement, via CNN Defense Department Statement, via CNN Defense Department Statement, via CNN The strikes come a day <br />after a War Powers resolution was <br />approved by the House of Representatives. The resolution lessens the power <br />of the president to use military action <br />against Iran without approval from Congress.
