New Delhi | IP News | June 23, 2025
A U.S. military base in the Qasruk area of Hasakah province, northeastern Syria, was reportedly attacked on June 23, 2025, according to Iran’s Mehr News Agency, citing sources. The attack, involving mortar fire, follows U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, escalating regional tensions. While some reports attribute the attack to Iran, others suggest Iran-backed militias, with no official confirmation from U.S. or Syrian authorities.
Details of the Incident
Mehr News Agency, citing the Iraqi Al-Ma’uluma TV channel, reported that the U.S. base in Hasakah was shelled with mortars, prompting heightened security measures at the facility. No casualties or damage details were disclosed. The attack follows U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites – Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan on June 22, 2025, which the Pentagon described as causing “severe damage.”
Social media posts on X noted the incident, with some claiming Iran directly conducted the attack, though these remain unverified.
The attack comes amid escalating Israel-Iran hostilities, with Iranian missile strikes on Israel on June 19, 2025, and Israeli raids on Tehran’s nuclear facilities. U.S. military bases in Syria, including Al-Tanf and Kharab al-Jir, have faced repeated attacks by Iran-backed militias since October 2023, with over 180 incidents reported. The U.S. maintains approximately 900 troops in Syria to counter ISIS and Iranian influence, with bases on high alert following recent U.S. strikes.
Neither the U.S. Department of Defense nor Syrian authorities have confirmed the attack. A U.S. defense official, cited by FDD’s Long War Journal on June 18, 2025, previously declined to comment on similar militia attacks, emphasizing ongoing monitoring. “The situation is volatile, and any escalation risks broader conflict,” said Dr. Ankit Sharma, a geopolitical analyst. Iraqi officials are reportedly working to prevent further militia actions, per The New York Times.
India, reliant on Middle Eastern oil, faces potential economic impacts from regional instability, with Brent crude prices at $81.4 per barrel on June 23, 2025. The government is exploring alternative oil sources to mitigate risks, as stated by Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on June 19, 2025.
IP News will continue to monitor developments in the Middle East and their impact on global stability.
Sources: Mehr News Agency, June 23, 2025; The New York Times, June 23, 2025; The Washington Post, June 23, 2025; Times of India, June 19, 2025; X posts, June 23, 2025
