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Five Rockets from Zummar, Iraq Hit U.S. Base in Syria; No U.S. Casualties

Apr 21, 2024, 11:11 PM

On April 21, 2024, at least five rockets were launched from the town of Zummar, near Mosul, Iraq, targeting the U.S. military base Kharab al-Jir in northeastern Syria. This incident, reported by multiple sources including Reuters, marks the first attack against U.S. forces in the region since early February. The rockets, launched by Iranian-backed forces, caused minor damage to the base. There were no U.S. casualties reported. Security sources have confirmed the details of the attack.