U.S. Launches Airstrikes In Iraq

The transcript discusses recent airstrikes in Iraq targeting weapons facilities, attributed to a militia group responsible for a rocket attack that killed two Americans and a British national. The US has set a red line at the death of service members, prompting Secretary of Defense Mark Esper to take necessary actions authorized by President Trump. The attack resulted in three deaths and 14 injuries, with rockets fired from a truck launcher found by Iraqi forces.

What was the primary target of the airstrikes in Iraq?

• Civilian areas

• Government buildings

• Weapons facilities

• Communication centers

Who was blamed for the deaths of two Americans and a British national in the rocket attack?

• Militia group

• Iraqi government

• US military

• British forces

What did the US Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, say about the US's response to attacks on their bases?

• They will negotiate with attackers

• They will take necessary actions

• They will ignore minor attacks

• They will withdraw troops

What was identified as a red line for the United States?

• Trade disputes

• Political disagreements

• Death of US service members

• Economic sanctions

How many service members were wounded in the rocket attack?

• 14

• 10

• 20

• 18