US military alert level raised on "credible threats available to intelligence from U.S. and allies regarding Iranian backed forces in the region".

  • U.S. Central Command, in coordination with Operation Inherent Resolve, has increased the force posture level for all service members assigned to OIR in Iraq and Syria.
  • As a result, OIR is now at a high level of alert as we continue to closely monitor credible and possibly imminent threats to U.S. forces in Iraq.