Large-scale drone attack hits Syrian army bases near Iraqi border at dawn — most intercepted

Syria's military issued a statement on March 30 saying its army bases near the border with Iraq were targeted in a large-scale drone attack at dawn. 'A large-scale attack by a number of drones targeting several army bases near the Iraqi border at dawn today' was repelled with most drones intercepted, according to the army statement. Syria said it was 'studying our options and will respond appropriately to neutralize any threat and prevent any aggression against Syrian territory.' No group claimed responsibility. The attack on Syrian bases near the Iraqi border likely involved US forces or proxy forces based in eastern Syria or Iraq responding to Iran-aligned PMF activity in the region. The Deir ez-Zor / Al-Bukamal corridor along the Euphrates is a key Iran-to-Lebanon supply route and has been a zone of US-Syrian tension throughout the conflict.