US commences airstrikes in Iraq and Syria as reported fatalities include civilians

Reports indicate US retaliatory airstrikes have fatally struck multiple targets in Iraq and Syria with civilian deaths also stated. According to the Iraqi Prime Minister, the offensive has killed 16 people including civilians. The US retaliated after three of their soldiers were killed and many more wounded by a drone in Jordan. 125 missiles were deployed over one half-hour period. 85 targets were hit in seven different locations stretching across both Iraq and Syria.