An Iranian cruise missile struck a ship in the Strait of Hormuz two weeks ago, injuring eight U.S. Marines.
They suffered smoke inhalation and possible traumatic brain injuries with concussion-like symptoms but were not seriously hurt according to 3 U.S. officials.
This comes at a time where U.S. forces have been helping to facilitate the safe passage of vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian drone and missile attacks.
Iranian forces reportedly targeted alleged Kurdish militant sites near Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan using drones and missiles.
Videos online showed impacts in Koya, we were not able to independently confirm what was hit in those videos.
About 30 minutes ago, the IRGC conducted a combined drone and missile attack on Koya and Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan.
Heavy U.S. fighter jet activity is being reported in the area, however, several impacts have been seen.
Several flights bound to Riyadh International Airport are taking a holding pattern, it is currently unknown why, to be updated as soon as more information comes in.
NOW: Several projectiles are being reportedly observed above Iraqi Kurdistan, according to Shin.
Additionally, a very large US aerial presence is being recorded above Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.