Baku 5° C
Rockets hit Iraq's Ain al-Asad air base hosting US troops
Other countries
- 04 March, 2021
- 05:41
According to the Iraqi military and the US-led coalition forces, at least ten rockets have landed at the Ain al-Asad airbase in the western Iraqi province of Anbar.
Report informs that the rockets struck the airbase, which hosts the US, coalition, and Iraqi forces, at 7:20 am local time (04:20 GMT), Colonel Wayne Marotto, spokesman for the US-led coalition forces in the country, said on Wednesday on Twitter.
The attack caused no significant losses, the Iraqi military said without going into further detail.
A Baghdad Operations Command official told Reuters news agency earlier that about 13 rockets were launched from a location about 8km (5 miles) from the base, which is in western Anbar province.
Author
Latest News
14:41
Türkiye respects Iran's choice of new leadership, AK Party spokesperson says
Region14:32
Photo
17 Azerbaijani citizens, including four diplomats, evacuated from Iran - UPDATED
Foreign policy14:31
Von der Leyen hails Middle Corridor as path to long-term peace in South Caucasus
Other countries14:25
Israel launches limited operation in southern Lebanon
Other countries14:00
Armenian PM convenes Security Council to discuss regional situation
Region13:58
Iran says mediation efforts on Middle East ceasefire are 'pointless' for now
Region13:47
Parliament speakers of Azerbaijan, Pakistan mull regional tensions
Milli Majlis13:39
US envoy Whitkoff and businessman Kushner cancel Israel visit
Other countries13:35