Victor Nava
A suspected rocket attack against a military base in Iraq on Monday has left a number US personnel injured, according to a report.
US officials said “several” Americans were injured in the attack against Al Asad airbase in western Iraq, Reuters reported.
This picture taken on July 8, 2021 shows a view of the Ain al-Assad air base hosting US forces in Iraq in the western Anbar province. Rockets were launched on August 5, 2024 against the Iraqi base hosting US troops. AFP via Getty Images
“Base personnel are conducting a post-attack damage assessment,” one US official told the outlet.
At least one of the two Katyusha rockets fired at US forces fell inside the airbase, according to the report.
The attack comes as the US and Israel brace for retaliation from Iran and its proxies over the deaths of two top Hamas and Hezbollah officials last week.
The US has denied any involvement in the deaths of the terrorist groups’ leaders. Iran has blamed Israel for the attacks.
