Statement from CENTCOM Commander

General Michael \”Erik\” Kurilla:

\”This evening, we responded to an attack on our forces that killed an American contractor and wounded our troops and another American contractor by striking facilities used by groups affiliated with Iran\’s Islamic Republican Guards Corps.

This was another in a series of attacks on our troops and partner forces.

\”We will always take all necessary measures to defend our people and will always respond at a time and place of our choosing. We are postured for scalable options in the face of any additional Iranian attacks.

\”The thoughts and prayers of US Central Command are with the Family of our contractor killed and with our wounded servicemembers and contractor.

\”Our troops remain in Syria to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS, which benefits the security and stability of not only Syria, but the entire region.“