.AMERICA SAYS THAT its troops in Syria and Iraq have been assaulted at least 55 times due to the fact that Hamas's assault on Israel on October 7th. Blaming Iran and its own substitutes all over the Middle East, it has actually been countering: on November 12th America launched its 3rd collection of air strikes in eastern Syria because late Oct. Iran's stand-ins possess so far stopped short of introducing attacks that could grab United States right into full-blown battle. However their firepower presents a very clear threat to United States and also its own allies. What is this self-proclaimed center of protection, and how highly effective is it?