- AFP
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Iraq: Rocket attack on US military base, several personnel injured
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- Web Desk
- Aug 06, 2024
AL-ASSAD: Several United States (US) military personnel were injured in a rocket attack on the al-Assad air base in Iraq early on Tuesday.
The US officials confirmed that two Katyusha rockets were fired at the base, with one landing inside the facility. The attack resulted in injuries to multiple American personnel.Iran to respond to Haniyeh’s assassination with ‘comprehensive’ measures: analyst
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The US throatiness are currently “assessing” the damage from the attack. The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, following recent escalations between Israel and Palestinian groups..
Last week, Israel targeted Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, prompting Iran to announce retaliatory measures against Israel.