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Five U.S. Personnel Injured in Rocket Attack on Al Asad Base in Iraq

Aug 5, 2024, 10:03 PM

Several U.S. personnel were injured in a rocket attack on the Ain al-Asad military base in Iraq's Al Anbar province on August 5, 2024. The attack, which targeted a base housing U.S. and coalition forces, resulted in at least five injuries, with one American seriously wounded. Two rockets were fired at the base, with one falling inside. The incident is part of a recent uptick in strikes on American forces by Iranian-backed militias. U.S. defense officials confirmed the attack and stated that base personnel are conducting a post-attack damage assessment.