According to a report, over 1,300 Strava users on U.S. military bases in West Asia have been sharing information which could have been used by Iran to target American forces. It gave the example of how Iran may have attacked a hotel in Manama in March by tracking the activity of a U.S. naval contractor.


American nightmare: Iran tracked strava data & launched precise strikes on US bases

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir says that the military is about halfway through its campaign against Iran.

“We are halfway through, but the direction is clear. In about a week, on Passover, the holiday of freedom, we will continue to fight for our freedom and our future,” he says in a video statement.

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Iran targeted the US base in Bahrain because it can host the Fifth Fleet and over 8,000 personnel. Located just 200km away, the base controls the Strait of Hormuz, making it a critical strategic target.


‘US vs Iran’: Why Iran chose the US military base in Bahrain as one of its primary targets?

Another US base in Syria came under heavy attack from Iran-backed forces, a day after Washington had launched retaliatory airstrikes.

On Friday morning, multiple rockets struck the Green Village base, located in the Al-Omar gas field of northeastern Syria.

Major John Moore, a spokesperson for U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), said no casualties were reported, though a US service member was wounded.

Pentagon says that the drone strikes are being carried out by groups affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The attack took place a day after the US launched retaliatory strikes on Thursday night against Iranian-backed fighters after a drone strike killed a US contractor and injured five American service members along with another contractor earlier that day.

Meanwhile, President Joe Biden, who was on a visit to Canada, warned Iran on Friday that the United States would "act forcefully" to protect Americans.

<h2>Prepared to act 'forcefully': Biden's message for Tehran as U.S &amp; Iran trade strikes in Syria</h2>

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“Make no mistake: the United States does not...seek conflict with Iran, but be prepared for us to act forcefully to protect our people," Biden told reporters during a visit to Canada, reported Reuters news agency.

When asked whether there should be a higher cost for Iran, Biden replied, "We’re not going to stop."

According to Iran's state Press TV, no Iranians had been killed in Washington’s retaliatory attacks, saying the target was not an Iran-aligned military post, but that a rural development centre and a grain centre near a military airport had been hit.

According to reports, around 900 American troops are currently stationed in eastern Syria to train and assist allied fighters in a conflict against the US-designated terrorist group ISIS.

They were first deployed in Syria during the Obama administration's campaign against Islamic State, partnering with a Kurdish-led group called the Syrian Democratic Forces.

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Another US base in Syria came under heavy attack from Iran-backed forces, a day after Washington had launched retaliatory airstrikes. On Friday morning, multiple rockets struck the Green Village base, located in the Al-Omar gas field of northeastern Syria.

Another US base in Syria came under heavy attack from Iran-backed forces, a day after Washington had launched retaliatory airstrikes. On Friday morning, multiple rockets struck the Green Village base, located in the Al-Omar gas field of northeastern Syria. Major John Moore, a spokesperson for U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), said no casualties were reported, though a US service member was wounded. Pentagon says that the drone strikes are being carried out by groups affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The attack took place a day after the US launched retaliatory strikes on Thursday night against Iranian-backed fighters after a drone strike killed a US contractor and injured five American service members along with another contractor earlier that day. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden, who was on a visit to Canada, warned Iran on Friday that the United States would "act forcefully" to protect Americans. Prepared to act 'forcefully': Biden's message for Tehran as U.S & Iran trade strikes in Syria “Make no mistake: the United States does not...seek conflict with Iran, but be prepared for us to act forcefully to protect our people," Biden told reporters during a visit to Canada, reported Reuters news agency. When asked whether there should be a higher cost for Iran, Biden replied, "We’re not going to stop." According to Iran's state Press TV, no Iranians had been killed in Washington’s retaliatory attacks, saying the target was not an Iran-aligned military post, but that a rural development centre and a grain centre near a military airport had been hit. According to reports, around 900 American troops are currently stationed in eastern Syria to train and assist allied fighters in a conflict against the US-designated terrorist group ISIS. They were first deployed in Syria during the Obama administration's campaign against Islamic State, partnering with a Kurdish-led group called the Syrian Democratic Forces. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Another wave of rockets strike US base in Syria in response to retaliatory air attacks

A drone attacked Erbil airport in northern Iraq with explosives on Tuesday, aimed at the US&nbsp;base on the airport grounds, Kurdish security sources told Reuters. 
 
Sirens were blaring from the US&nbsp;consulate in the city, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, the sources said. 
 
Flights were suspended following the attacks, they said. 
 
In a statement, the Pentagon said it was aware of reports about a drone attack, but initial information did not indicate structural damage, or injuries or casualties. 
 
The attack comes one day after rockets and a drone targeted Ain al-Asad air base, which houses US&nbsp;troops and the US&nbsp;embassy in Baghdad, on Monday. 
 
In April, a drone dropped explosives near the US&nbsp;forces stationed at Erbil airport. It was then the first known attack carried out by an unmanned aerial drone against US&nbsp;forces in Erbil, amid a steady stream of rocket attacks on bases hosting US&nbsp;forces and the embassy in Baghdad that Washington blames on Iran-backed militias. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

A drone attacked Erbil airport in northern Iraq with explosives on Tuesday, aimed at the US base on the airport grounds, Kurdish security sources told Reuters. Sirens were blaring from the US consulate in the city, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, the sources said.

A drone attacked Erbil airport in northern Iraq with explosives on Tuesday, aimed at the US base on the airport grounds, Kurdish security sources told Reuters. Sirens were blaring from the US consulate in the city, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, the sources said. Flights were suspended following the attacks, they said. In a statement, the Pentagon said it was aware of reports about a drone attack, but initial information did not indicate structural damage, or injuries or casualties. The attack comes one day after rockets and a drone targeted Ain al-Asad air base, which houses US troops and the US embassy in Baghdad, on Monday. In April, a drone dropped explosives near the US forces stationed at Erbil airport. It was then the first known attack carried out by an unmanned aerial drone against US forces in Erbil, amid a steady stream of rocket attacks on bases hosting US forces and the embassy in Baghdad that Washington blames on Iran-backed militias. (With inputs from agencies)

Explosive-laden drone hit Erbil airport in Iraq, aimed at US base: Report

US military spokesperson Colonel Wayne Marotto has said that American forces in Syria launched “self-defence” artillery attacks on Monday after being hit by a barrage of missiles.

The exchange of fire came a day after the Pentagon launched three strikes in eastern Syria and western Iraq, which it claimed were directed at pro-Iran militants.

The attack on Monday evening resulted in no injuries, according to a US military spokesman.

This is a vital and strategic location, and US forces supporting the Syrian Democratic Forces have a base here.

"US Forces in Syria, while under multiple rocket attack, acted in self-defence and conducted counter-battery artillery fire at rocket launching positions," wrote Colonel Wayne Marotto, the spokesperson for the US-led Coalition to defeat ISIS.

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“There are no injuries and damage is being assessed,” Marotto wrote.

Footage broadcast by Syrian state news agency SANA shows rockets allegedly being fired towards a US military base at the Al-Omar oil field in eastern Syria's Deir Ezzor province. 
 
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SANA did not say who was behind the rocket fire, but the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights blamed it on pro-Iranian militias. 
 
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The development came less than 24 hours after the US launched airstrikes against three targets it said were used by pro-Iran groups in eastern Syria and western Iraq.

(With inputs from agencies)

US military spokesperson Colonel Wayne Marotto has said that American forces in Syria launched “self-defence” artillery attacks on Monday after being hit by a barrage of missiles.

US military spokesperson Colonel Wayne Marotto has said that American forces in Syria launched “self-defence” artillery attacks on Monday after being hit by a barrage of missiles. The exchange of fire came a day after the Pentagon launched three strikes in eastern Syria and western Iraq, which it claimed were directed at pro-Iran militants. The attack on Monday evening resulted in no injuries, according to a US military spokesman. This is a vital and strategic location, and US forces supporting the Syrian Democratic Forces have a base here. "US Forces in Syria, while under multiple rocket attack, acted in self-defence and conducted counter-battery artillery fire at rocket launching positions," wrote Colonel Wayne Marotto, the spokesperson for the US-led Coalition to defeat ISIS. Initial report: At approx. 7:44 PM local time, U.S. Forces in Syria were attacked by multiple rockets. There are no injuries and damage is being assessed. We will provide updates when we have more information. — OIR Spokesman Col. Wayne Marotto (@OIRSpox) June 28, 2021 × “There are no injuries and damage is being assessed,” Marotto wrote. Footage broadcast by Syrian state news agency SANA shows rockets allegedly being fired towards a US military base at the Al-Omar oil field in eastern Syria's Deir Ezzor province. Watch: SANA did not say who was behind the rocket fire, but the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights blamed it on pro-Iranian militias. Also Read | We have drones with 7,000 km range, says Iran's top commander The development came less than 24 hours after the US launched airstrikes against three targets it said were used by pro-Iran groups in eastern Syria and western Iraq. (With inputs from agencies)

US army retaliates after Iran-backed militias target American base in eastern Syria

For what is now nearly two weeks, Syrian military and Kurdish fighters have been jointly controlling Manbij, the northern city near the border with Turkey that used to host three US military bases before the hasty American troop withdrawal.

Despite permission to enter the city, our vehicle’s driver is told to stop on a roadside and wait.

Strategic city

The Syrian troops crossed into Manbij earlier in October in accordance with the agreements between Damascus and the Kurdish administration. The decision was made very timely – after Ankara launched its offensive against Kurdish militia in northern Syria and pro-Turkish militant groups moved close to the suburbs of Manbij from the north and northwest. Local civilians were all set to flee in the fear of the looming assault.

The picture, however, changed overnight after Syrian heavy military equipment was deployed to the area and national flags were flown at the frontline.

Manbij is a strategic city. Before the war hit the country in 2011, the authorities mulled the possibility of creating a new province "Reef Aleppo," with the administrative centre in Manbij.

Its population today, according to various estimates, is from 600,000 to 800,000 people, coupled with the inhabitants of nearby villages.

The checkpoint at the city’s entrance is located on the M4 highway. Turkey aims to clear the 30-kilometre (18-mile) zone up to the M4 highway, which runs from Aleppo toward the Iraqi border.

Small columns of the Syrian military pass by from time to time.

"They are going to the north, toward Kobane, to strengthen their positions on the border. The army is deploying armoured vehicles and artillery. For the first time since the [2011] events hit this part of the country, the population again sees regular troops back," a Syrian reporter told a Sputnik correspondent.

‘Patchwork' Kurdish movement

Manbij clearly illustrates how Kurdish militias are fragmented, both here and in the entire northeast of Syria. The core is represented by the Self-Defense Forces. The Arab-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces and guerrilla groups of the People's Protection Units (YPG) and the Democratic Union Party (PYD) are also present here.

"There is no central authority uniting all the formations. They coordinate among themselves. But each militia has their own bosses," a Kurdish guide, Abdi, explained.

The rest of the Manbij population is also rather heterogeneous. A small group of residents is considered a vanguard of sleeper cells of radical groups, including the Islamic State terrorist organization (banned in Russia).

"They represent a small part of the population. But they're dangerous," Abdi pointed out.

The first impression upon arriving in Manbij is that it is an absolutely peaceful city with rather well-functioning municipal services. Its streets are cleaner than in some areas of Aleppo. Many shops are open, with "cafe" signboards also seen across the city.

Residents stare at an unknown column of vehicles, with some of them waving their hands and the others just warily peering into vehicles’ windows.

Manbij is a largely Arab city. Kurds are a minority here; their number has, however, increased with the arrival of refugees from the area of the Turkish military operation. A third of the population supports the Kurdish self-rule and feels rather comfortable.

"The thing is that these are the people who are afraid that they will be enlisted in the army, who once broke the law and fled here from the authorities or for other reasons. It is noteworthy that for years people were told that the authorities would come and start arresting and robbing everyone. The military came, so did patrols of the Russian military police, and people are now breathing a sigh of relief because they have realized that with the arrival of the authorities and army, it is getting only better," Abdi noted.

US presence

The United States used to have three military bases in Manbij, retaining military presence here for a few years. Two bases were stationed on the M4 highway, while another one was in the settlement of Dadat, located to the west of the city.

"With their presence, people felt neither good nor bad. They were arrogant. They didn't communicate with anyone and didn't help in any way. Last year, when they were still here, terrorist sleeper cells felt calmer. Their [US] soldiers were blown up by a suicide attacker in a restaurant last year when contrary to our [Kurdish] recommendations, they decided to eat out in the city," Abdi said, pointing to the street where the building is located.

Leaving Manbij toward the Euphrates, one can see a neat military cemetery, where soldiers who had been killed while liberating the city from IS terrorists, were buried.

"It's like a reminder to the Kurds about the price they have had to pay for freedom," Abdi explained.

Russia's security guarantees

At the talks in Sochi, presidents Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan struck a memorandum on the northeast of Syria. Now, the Russian military police are patrolling Manbij, Kobane and the border area.

"You should have seen how people reacted to the appearance of a Russian military police column in Manbij. Still, the majority respects and welcomes the Russians and the Syrian army. People gathered in a large crowd, waving hands and shouting slogans in support of the army and the Russians. That is very telling. They sent each other videos from their phones to prove that what has happened was not a fiction," the Kurdish guide said.

The same picture was in place when the Russian military police entered Kobane.

Shelling from the Turkish side did not resume on Wednesday. The people who fled to Manbij have started returning to their villages.

In the coming days, the number of patrols and the presence of Syrian border guards will increase in the area. Perhaps, a few years later, the Syrian authorities will return to the idea of creating a new province with the centre in Manbij.

For what is now nearly two weeks, Syrian military and Kurdish fighters have been jointly controlling Manbij, the northern city near the border with Turkey that used to host three US military bases before the hasty American troop withdrawal.

For what is now nearly two weeks, Syrian military and Kurdish fighters have been jointly controlling Manbij, the northern city near the border with Turkey that used to host three US military bases before the hasty American troop withdrawal. Despite permission to enter the city, our vehicle’s driver is told to stop on a roadside and wait. Strategic city The Syrian troops crossed into Manbij earlier in October in accordance with the agreements between Damascus and the Kurdish administration. The decision was made very timely – after Ankara launched its offensive against Kurdish militia in northern Syria and pro-Turkish militant groups moved close to the suburbs of Manbij from the north and northwest. Local civilians were all set to flee in the fear of the looming assault. The picture, however, changed overnight after Syrian heavy military equipment was deployed to the area and national flags were flown at the frontline. Manbij is a strategic city. Before the war hit the country in 2011, the authorities mulled the possibility of creating a new province "Reef Aleppo," with the administrative centre in Manbij. Its population today, according to various estimates, is from 600,000 to 800,000 people, coupled with the inhabitants of nearby villages. The checkpoint at the city’s entrance is located on the M4 highway. Turkey aims to clear the 30-kilometre (18-mile) zone up to the M4 highway, which runs from Aleppo toward the Iraqi border. Small columns of the Syrian military pass by from time to time. "They are going to the north, toward Kobane, to strengthen their positions on the border. The army is deploying armoured vehicles and artillery. For the first time since the [2011] events hit this part of the country, the population again sees regular troops back," a Syrian reporter told a Sputnik correspondent. ‘Patchwork' Kurdish movement Manbij clearly illustrates how Kurdish militias are fragmented, both here and in the entire northeast of Syria. The core is represented by the Self-Defense Forces. The Arab-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces and guerrilla groups of the People's Protection Units (YPG) and the Democratic Union Party (PYD) are also present here. "There is no central authority uniting all the formations. They coordinate among themselves. But each militia has their own bosses," a Kurdish guide, Abdi, explained. The rest of the Manbij population is also rather heterogeneous. A small group of residents is considered a vanguard of sleeper cells of radical groups, including the Islamic State terrorist organization (banned in Russia). "They represent a small part of the population. But they're dangerous," Abdi pointed out. The first impression upon arriving in Manbij is that it is an absolutely peaceful city with rather well-functioning municipal services. Its streets are cleaner than in some areas of Aleppo. Many shops are open, with "cafe" signboards also seen across the city. Residents stare at an unknown column of vehicles, with some of them waving their hands and the others just warily peering into vehicles’ windows. Manbij is a largely Arab city. Kurds are a minority here; their number has, however, increased with the arrival of refugees from the area of the Turkish military operation. A third of the population supports the Kurdish self-rule and feels rather comfortable. "The thing is that these are the people who are afraid that they will be enlisted in the army, who once broke the law and fled here from the authorities or for other reasons. It is noteworthy that for years people were told that the authorities would come and start arresting and robbing everyone. The military came, so did patrols of the Russian military police, and people are now breathing a sigh of relief because they have realized that with the arrival of the authorities and army, it is getting only better," Abdi noted. US presence The United States used to have three military bases in Manbij, retaining military presence here for a few years. Two bases were stationed on the M4 highway, while another one was in the settlement of Dadat, located to the west of the city. "With their presence, people felt neither good nor bad. They were arrogant. They didn't communicate with anyone and didn't help in any way. Last year, when they were still here, terrorist sleeper cells felt calmer. Their [US] soldiers were blown up by a suicide attacker in a restaurant last year when contrary to our [Kurdish] recommendations, they decided to eat out in the city," Abdi said, pointing to the street where the building is located. Leaving Manbij toward the Euphrates, one can see a neat military cemetery, where soldiers who had been killed while liberating the city from IS terrorists, were buried. "It's like a reminder to the Kurds about the price they have had to pay for freedom," Abdi explained. Russia's security guarantees At the talks in Sochi, presidents Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan struck a memorandum on the northeast of Syria. Now, the Russian military police are patrolling Manbij, Kobane and the border area. "You should have seen how people reacted to the appearance of a Russian military police column in Manbij. Still, the majority respects and welcomes the Russians and the Syrian army. People gathered in a large crowd, waving hands and shouting slogans in support of the army and the Russians. That is very telling. They sent each other videos from their phones to prove that what has happened was not a fiction," the Kurdish guide said. The same picture was in place when the Russian military police entered Kobane. Shelling from the Turkish side did not resume on Wednesday. The people who fled to Manbij have started returning to their villages. In the coming days, the number of patrols and the presence of Syrian border guards will increase in the area. Perhaps, a few years later, the Syrian authorities will return to the idea of creating a new province with the centre in Manbij.

Sleeper cells, abandoned US bases, Russian military police in Syria's Manbij

A majority of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/japans-okinawa-votes-against-controversial-us-base-move-exit-polls-199355">voters in a referendum on Okinawa</a> opposed a plan to relocate a US military base within the southern Japanese island, but the central government said on Monday it intended to press ahead with its construction plans.

Just over 70 per cent of voters opposed relocating the US&nbsp;Marines' Futenma air base within Okinawa in Sunday's non-binding referendum, with a turnout of 53 per cent. Okinawa governor Denny Tamaki was elected on that platform in September.

Okinawa is host to the bulk of US military forces in Japan, whose alliance with Washington is central to its security. Many Okinawa residents associate the bases with crime, pollution and accidents.

The governor is required to respect the outcome and notify the premier and the US&nbsp;president if the top response was backed by more than 25 per cent of eligible voters.

Tokyo's central government and Okinawa authorities have long been at loggerheads over the plan to move the airbase.

A US-Japan agreement calls for moving the base, which is surrounded by schools, hospitals and shops, to a less populated area, called Henoko, on the northern part of Okinawa.

However many Okinawa residents, indignant at what they see as an unfair burden, want the base off the island altogether.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told reporters on Monday the government was taking the results seriously and would work to obtain the understanding of Okinawa residents, but that plans to move the base could not be deferred.

"We cannot avoid the necessity of moving Futenma, said to be the most dangerous base in the world," Abe said, noting that two decades had passed since the agreement to do so was made.

"We can't put this off any longer," he said.

Tamaki called on the government to accept the "firm decision" of the Okinawa people that the base relocation was unacceptable.

"I urge the government to change their view that relocating the base to Henoko is the only way and halt construction, along with more dialogue with us on closing Futenma and returning the land to us," Tamaki said.

The referendum result was unlikely to derail the central government's stance, said former Chuo University professor Steven Reed.

"It's not a matter of local government policy. It's a matter for foreign policy. The deal has been made," he said.

The outcome could give a bit of a boost to the struggling opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ) - the largest among Japan's opposition groups - ahead of an upper house election this year, Reed said.

The CDPJ opposes the Futenma relocation plan.

"It could make a substantial difference in the next election in Okinawa and it could make some difference nationwide," he said.

Support for the CDPJ was just under 6 per cent in a February survey by public broadcaster NHK, dwarfed by about 37 per cent for Abe's Liberal Democratic Party.

A majority of voters in a referendum on Okinawa opposed a plan to relocate a US military base within the southern Japanese island, but the central government said on Monday it intended to press ahead with its construction plans.

A majority of voters in a referendum on Okinawa opposed a plan to relocate a US military base within the southern Japanese island, but the central government said on Monday it intended to press ahead with its construction plans. Just over 70 per cent of voters opposed relocating the US Marines' Futenma air base within Okinawa in Sunday's non-binding referendum, with a turnout of 53 per cent. Okinawa governor Denny Tamaki was elected on that platform in September. Okinawa is host to the bulk of US military forces in Japan, whose alliance with Washington is central to its security. Many Okinawa residents associate the bases with crime, pollution and accidents. The governor is required to respect the outcome and notify the premier and the US president if the top response was backed by more than 25 per cent of eligible voters. Tokyo's central government and Okinawa authorities have long been at loggerheads over the plan to move the airbase. A US-Japan agreement calls for moving the base, which is surrounded by schools, hospitals and shops, to a less populated area, called Henoko, on the northern part of Okinawa. However many Okinawa residents, indignant at what they see as an unfair burden, want the base off the island altogether. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told reporters on Monday the government was taking the results seriously and would work to obtain the understanding of Okinawa residents, but that plans to move the base could not be deferred. "We cannot avoid the necessity of moving Futenma, said to be the most dangerous base in the world," Abe said, noting that two decades had passed since the agreement to do so was made. "We can't put this off any longer," he said. Tamaki called on the government to accept the "firm decision" of the Okinawa people that the base relocation was unacceptable. "I urge the government to change their view that relocating the base to Henoko is the only way and halt construction, along with more dialogue with us on closing Futenma and returning the land to us," Tamaki said. The referendum result was unlikely to derail the central government's stance, said former Chuo University professor Steven Reed. "It's not a matter of local government policy. It's a matter for foreign policy. The deal has been made," he said. The outcome could give a bit of a boost to the struggling opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ) - the largest among Japan's opposition groups - ahead of an upper house election this year, Reed said. The CDPJ opposes the Futenma relocation plan. "It could make a substantial difference in the next election in Okinawa and it could make some difference nationwide," he said. Support for the CDPJ was just under 6 per cent in a February survey by public broadcaster NHK, dwarfed by about 37 per cent for Abe's Liberal Democratic Party.

Japan to push ahead with US base relocation despite Okinawa referendum result

The FBI is still unclear why Indian-American Hafiz Kazi drove a burning wan loaded with propane tanks and gasoline canisters onto a major US Air Force base in California and had a fiery death, according to media reports.

The FBI said Kazi's intentions and motive for the bizarre incident at the Travis Air Force Base remain a mystery, and it has not yet found any connection to terrorism.

"Now the question is, why?"&nbsp;Sean Ragan, special agent in charge of the FBI's field office in Sacramento, said in a news conference on Friday.

"Why did this individual end up at the front gate of Travis Air Base, on fire, and now deceased? And we don't have the answers to that."

It is not yet known what killed Kazi, Ragan said, and the Solano County Sheriff's coroner is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Investigators found five propane tanks, three plastic one-gallon gasoline cans, three phones, and several lighters in the van, as well as a gym bag with personal items.

Ragan said agents found one video on a phone that was of no real substance. He said agents found no "jihadi-type"&nbsp;videos suggesting a connection to or affinity for terrorism.

"We don't have any nexus to terrorism at this point," he said.

Ragan said that Kazi was originally from India and has been living in the United States as a legal permanent resident since about 1993.

Ragan said that Kazi is believed to have spent most of his time in the US living in the San Francisco Bay area, though investigators are still looking into specifically where he has lived most recently, and in the past.

He previously worked as a taxi driver, Ragan said, though it is unknown if he still held that job at the time of his death, the report said.

Investigators are also piecing together his life and what led up to the event to figure out his motive, Ragan said. Agents have identified some of his associates and are interviewing them, he said. They also are reviewing his social media, emails, and the phones found in the van.

The FBI has not yet found any of Kazi's family members in the US, though agents have found one relative in India and notified the relative of Kazi's death, the report said.

As Kazi's van approached the main gate at Travis on Wednesday evening, Ragan said, flames could be seen coming from inside. The van went through the initial checkpoint, veered off and crashed.

First responders tried to rescue Kazi, who appeared to be on fire, but the doors were locked and could not be opened. He died at the scene. 
No shots were fired, and the incident was first believed to be an accident, Ragan said.

Officers from the nearby Fairfield Police Department and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations arrived on the scene and saw propane tanks inside the van. At that point, the FBI was called in, as were Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians.

The late driver was eventually identified through his fingerprints, but he was so badly burned that investigators were unable to identify him immediately after his death, the report said.

Travis Air Force Base is home to 10,000 military personnel and is a major hub for logistics and military cargo in the Pacific, CNN reported. It is the largest military airport and includes facilities for airlift and aerial refuelling.

"The investigation is ongoing and there are no current known threats to the base or community," the base said." The main gate has reopened and all other facilities are operating as normal."

Ragan said that Kazi was originally from India and has been living in the United States as a legal permanent resident since about 1993

The FBI is still unclear why Indian-American Hafiz Kazi drove a burning wan loaded with propane tanks and gasoline canisters onto a major US Air Force base in California and had a fiery death, according to media reports. The FBI said Kazi's intentions and motive for the bizarre incident at the Travis Air Force Base remain a mystery, and it has not yet found any connection to terrorism. "Now the question is, why?" Sean Ragan, special agent in charge of the FBI's field office in Sacramento, said in a news conference on Friday. "Why did this individual end up at the front gate of Travis Air Base, on fire, and now deceased? And we don't have the answers to that." It is not yet known what killed Kazi, Ragan said, and the Solano County Sheriff's coroner is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Investigators found five propane tanks, three plastic one-gallon gasoline cans, three phones, and several lighters in the van, as well as a gym bag with personal items. Ragan said agents found one video on a phone that was of no real substance. He said agents found no "jihadi-type" videos suggesting a connection to or affinity for terrorism. "We don't have any nexus to terrorism at this point," he said. Ragan said that Kazi was originally from India and has been living in the United States as a legal permanent resident since about 1993. Ragan said that Kazi is believed to have spent most of his time in the US living in the San Francisco Bay area, though investigators are still looking into specifically where he has lived most recently, and in the past. He previously worked as a taxi driver, Ragan said, though it is unknown if he still held that job at the time of his death, the report said. Investigators are also piecing together his life and what led up to the event to figure out his motive, Ragan said. Agents have identified some of his associates and are interviewing them, he said. They also are reviewing his social media, emails, and the phones found in the van. The FBI has not yet found any of Kazi's family members in the US, though agents have found one relative in India and notified the relative of Kazi's death, the report said. As Kazi's van approached the main gate at Travis on Wednesday evening, Ragan said, flames could be seen coming from inside. The van went through the initial checkpoint, veered off and crashed. First responders tried to rescue Kazi, who appeared to be on fire, but the doors were locked and could not be opened. He died at the scene. No shots were fired, and the incident was first believed to be an accident, Ragan said. Officers from the nearby Fairfield Police Department and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations arrived on the scene and saw propane tanks inside the van. At that point, the FBI was called in, as were Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians. The late driver was eventually identified through his fingerprints, but he was so badly burned that investigators were unable to identify him immediately after his death, the report said. Travis Air Force Base is home to 10,000 military personnel and is a major hub for logistics and military cargo in the Pacific, CNN reported. It is the largest military airport and includes facilities for airlift and aerial refuelling. "The investigation is ongoing and there are no current known threats to the base or community," the base said." The main gate has reopened and all other facilities are operating as normal."

Indian-American drives burning van onto US base, FBI probe continues

Eight Afghan guards have been&nbsp;killed and two others wounded after&nbsp;gunmen attacked the American base at Bagram&nbsp;in Afghanistan.

Bagram is around 50 kilometres (31 miles) north of Kabul. The Bagram base&nbsp;contains the largest US contingent in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/dozens-killed-and-wounded-in-attack-on-regional-afghanistan-police-hq-officials-16965">Also Read:&nbsp;At least 5 dead, 18 wounded in Afghan police HQ attacks</a>

&quot;They were all local residents serving as guards at Bagram,&quot; said district governor Abdul Shakoor Quddusi, adding that they were riding back home in a convoy when attacked.&nbsp;

Nobody has claimed responsibility for the attack. The Taliban are setting up nationwide attacks to regain&nbsp;their Afghanistan stronghold, while ISIS is trying to make new inroads into the country.&nbsp;

The US is expected&nbsp;to increase military deployment in the country to help Afghan forces contain the Taliban&#39;s rising offensive. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-to-send-4000-more-troops-to-afghanistan-reports-16891">At present, there are 8,400 US troops and another 5,000 from NATO allies </a>in Afghanistan, much&nbsp;less&nbsp;compared to the 100,000 troops six years ago.&nbsp;

Seven American soldiers were wounded in an insider attack by an Afghan soldier at Camp Shaheen near the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif on Saturday.

Analysts say such attacks are expected to increase this year as US troops engage with the Afghan military to double the size of its special forces, considered to be effective in the fight against insurgents.

The Afghan conflict is the longest in American history, with US-led forces at war there since the Taliban regime was ousted in 2001. 
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Bagram is around 50 kilometres (31 miles) north of Kabul. The Bagram base?contains the largest US contingent in the country

Eight Afghan guards have been killed and two others wounded after gunmen attacked the American base at Bagram in Afghanistan. Bagram is around 50 kilometres (31 miles) north of Kabul. The Bagram base contains the largest US contingent in the country. Also Read: At least 5 dead, 18 wounded in Afghan police HQ attacks "They were all local residents serving as guards at Bagram," said district governor Abdul Shakoor Quddusi, adding that they were riding back home in a convoy when attacked. Nobody has claimed responsibility for the attack. The Taliban are setting up nationwide attacks to regain their Afghanistan stronghold, while ISIS is trying to make new inroads into the country. The US is expected to increase military deployment in the country to help Afghan forces contain the Taliban's rising offensive. At present, there are 8,400 US troops and another 5,000 from NATO allies in Afghanistan, much less compared to the 100,000 troops six years ago. Seven American soldiers were wounded in an insider attack by an Afghan soldier at Camp Shaheen near the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif on Saturday. Analysts say such attacks are expected to increase this year as US troops engage with the Afghan military to double the size of its special forces, considered to be effective in the fight against insurgents. The Afghan conflict is the longest in American history, with US-led forces at war there since the Taliban regime was ousted in 2001.

Eight Afghan guards killed, two injured in attack on American base at Bagram

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