A Pentagon spokesperson said he was “deeply concerned” with respect to attacks against U.S. personnel and assets in Iraq and Syria, noting that “you’ve seen us retaliate appropriately when... safety and security has been threatened”. He added: “They’re using lethal weapons. I don’t know how you can say anything other than it’s a serious threat”.
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