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Oregon National Guard Sends Off 230 Soldiers to Iraq and Syria

The deployment comes as US bases in both countries are coming under attack

The attack came a few days after rockets hit a base in Iraq, injuring five US military personnel

The strikes come as tensions are soaring in the region

Reports say US helicopters opened fire on the Arab tribesmen

Israel is blaming the strike on Hezbollah, which denies any responsibility and says an Israeli anti-rocket interceptor hit the children

Italy and seven other EU countries are calling on the bloc to reconsider its policy toward the government of Bashar al-Assad

The eight nations acknowledged that Assad wasn't going anywhere, as the regime change effort has failed

The Iraqi government has said it can handle ISIS without the US and the Syrian government opposes the US occupation

Israel took credit for the strike, which is rare for its attacks on Syria

The Assad government's position is that any deal to restore ties with Turkey must include a Turkish withdrawal from northern Syria