The US military said its forces had launched strikes against nine targets in Syria, targeting groups associated with Iran. US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on Monday the strikes targeted two locations associated with Iranian groups in Syria in response to several attacks on US personnel. CENTCOM commander Michael Kurilla said attacks against US and coalition partners in the region would not be tolerated. “We will continue to take every step necessary to protect our personnel and coalition partners and respond to reckless attacks.” In October, the United States said its forces had killed u…