Israeli rockets hit Iraqi military base hosting U.S. troops
No fewer than 10 Israeli rockets on Wednesday struck Al Assad military airbase, which houses U.S. troops in Iraq’s western Anbar province.
A senior U.S. official confirmed that Iraqi Special Forces were already leading the response and probing the attack.
Col. Wayne Marotto, the spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve, confirmed the incident on Twitter.
He said, “10 Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) rockets targeted an Iraqi military base, Al Asad Airbase, hosting Coalition troops, on March 03, 2021, at approximately 7:20 am (Iraqi time) (04:20 GMT).
“Iraqi SF (Special Forces) are leading the response and investigation.
“Further information will be released as it becomes available.”
In February, a rocket attack on U.S.-led forces in northern Iraq killed a civilian contractor and injured U.S. personnel.
(ANI/NAN)
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