Blinken Says U.S. Airstrikes Send Clear, Deterrent Message

The transcript discusses US military airstrikes on facilities used by Iranian-backed militia groups at the Iraq-Syria border. These facilities were targeted due to their involvement in recent attacks on US interests in Iraq. The airstrikes aimed at operational weapons storage sites in Syria and Iraq. Several militia groups, including Khog and KSS, utilize these facilities. The US has emphasized its commitment to protecting its personnel and has taken previous actions to disrupt and deter such attacks.

What locations were mentioned as sites for the operational weapons storage facilities?

How did the U.S. military justify the airstrikes against the militia groups?