US military base attacked: US personnel wounded as rockets hit base in Iraq
Several US personnel have been injured in an attack against a military base in Iraq, as concerns in the region mount following last week’s killing of senior members of militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah.
Three US officials told Reuters on the condition of anonymity, the suspected rocket attack took place at Al Asad airbase in Iraq. They said they were citing initial information which could change.
“Base personnel are conducting a post-attack damage assessment,” one of the officials said.
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Last week the US carried out a strike in Iraq against individuals US officials said were militants getting ready to launch drones and posed a threat to US and coalition forces.
The US is bracing for Iran to make good on its vow to respond to the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh two days ago in Tehran - one in a series of killings of senior figures in the Palestinian militant group as the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza rages.
The Pentagon has said it will deploy additional fighter jets and Navy warships to the Middle East, as Washington seeks to bolster defences following threats from Iran and its allies Hamas and Hezbollah.
