A US military base in the Deir ez-Zor region of eastern Syria has come under attack. According to preliminary information, the attack took place in an area where US forces actively control oil and gas fields under their protection. The region is strategically important for both local Syrian forces and international players such as the US and its allies.

The attack comes amid heightened tensions in the region, where clashes regularly erupt between various factions, including Iranian-backed forces, Syrian troops and the US-led coalition. While official information on the scale of destruction and casualties has not been confirmed, the incident is the latest sign of escalation in Syria's oil-rich region.