Watch US Troops Under Fire – You Won’t Believe What Happens After Harris’ Bold Claim!

A recently surfaced video showing U.S. troops being fired upon overseas challenges Vice President Kamala Harris’ claim that there are no American soldiers in active combat zones. Indiana Congressman Jim Banks, a veteran and member of the Armed Services Committee, obtained the footage from a service member, though details about the exact location and timing remain classified due to security concerns.

This footage reportedly depicts a fierce firefight involving U.S. forces, with a storm of bullets and explosions targeting them. The video comes as a stark contrast to Harris’ recent statements during a debate with former President Donald Trump. Harris had praised the Biden administration’s efforts to withdraw U.S. troops from conflict zones, specifically mentioning Afghanistan.

“There is not one member of the United States military who is in active duty in a combat zone in any war zone around the world, the first time this century,” she declared. But Banks pushed back against her statement, calling it “a complete lie.”

Banks, who served in Afghanistan, emphasized the continuing danger U.S. troops face abroad. “This video proves that we have troops being fired on,” he said in an interview with Fox News Digital. According to him, American soldiers are still facing live combat threats in places like Iraq and Syria.

The U.S. military currently maintains around 2,500 personnel in Iraq and another 900 in Syria. These regions are officially designated as combat zones, meaning the troops stationed there earn combat pay. Despite claims that American forces are no longer engaged in major conflicts, these soldiers regularly face hostile fire, including a recent deadly raid targeting ISIS militants.

“We have troops currently in Syria. We still have troops in Iraq. We have troops in the Middle East,” Banks said, detailing the ongoing threats. He added, “The Houthis are using our Navy ships as target practice.” Banks accused the vice president of attempting to mislead the public for political gain, especially in light of the upcoming election.

The presence of U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria is not just for show. Recent operations against ISIS have resulted in significant casualties among the militant group. Just last month, American troops, alongside Iraqi forces, successfully neutralized several high-ranking ISIS leaders, including a senior commander. While the operation was a tactical success, it came at a cost—five U.S. soldiers were wounded, with two others injured from falls during the raid.

Despite the official defeat of ISIS in Iraq back in 2017, sleeper cells remain active, carrying out guerrilla-style attacks across both Iraq and Syria. The terrorist group, which once controlled vast stretches of territory, continues to be a persistent threat, necessitating the presence of U.S. forces in the region.

Responding to the controversy, the Pentagon clarified that while American soldiers are indeed deployed in dangerous areas, these deployments are under the directive of the executive branch rather than as part of formal wars declared by Congress.

As discussions continue within the Defense Department about gradually pulling American forces out of Iraq starting next year, the question of whether U.S. troops are still engaged in combat zones is likely to remain a key talking point. For now, despite political claims to the contrary, the footage shared by Rep. Banks highlights the reality that American soldiers continue to face real dangers abroad.

While Harris highlighted the success of pulling troops from Afghanistan, the situation in Iraq and Syria paints a more complex picture, one where combat threats remain an everyday part of U.S. military deployment.