Pentagon emphasizes move not related to Israel-Hamas war and it 'does not seek conflict'; precision strikes hit weapons, ammunition stores linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard
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Strike on al-Tanf garrison in country's southeast comes after several similar incidents amid Arab anger after Gaza hospital blast falsely blamed on Israel

No injuries or damage reported in assault on al-Tanf; source tells Israeli broadcaster Tehran believed to be the culprit, a day after Israel allegedly targeted Iranian sites

According to The Wall Street Journal, the process is meant to ensure Israeli attacks on Iranian targets do not interfere with American operations in country's east

Officials say 5 'suicide drones' loaded with ball bearings and shrapnel hit the al-Tanf base on October 20; American troops had evacuated after being tipped off by Israel

'We will continue to respond,' says US president; American officials blamed Tehran for UAV assault on the al-Tanf base earlier this month

As many as 5 Iranian-made explosives-laden UAVs were used in assault last week, but not launched from Iranian territory ; Pentagon spokesperson doesn't rule out a response

No US casualties in coordinated attack on al-Tanf, which comes a week after pro-Iran fighters vowed a 'harsh' response to an alleged Israeli-US joint strike originating from there

Mark Esper says troops going into Iraq will have two missions -- to defend Iraq and perform 'a counter-ISIS mission'