Rocket attack targets military base hosting US forces in Baghdad

At least two Katyusha rockets were fired at a military base hosting US forces near Baghdad International Airport, two Iraqi military officials told Reuters early on Tuesday.

Air defenses intercepted the rockets, they added.

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Two security sources said an initial investigation showed three rockets were fired, including one that landed near buildings used by Iraqi counter-terrorism forces causing damages and fire to some vehicles with no casualties.

A United States diplomatic facility in Baghdad came under attack late on Sept. 11 but there were no reports of casualties.

A US embassy spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the attack.

Iraq, a rare regional partner of both the United States and Iran, hosts 2,500 US troops and also has Iran-backed armed factions linked to its security forces.

Iran-aligned armed groups in Iraq have repeatedly attacked US troops in the Middle East since the Gaza war began.

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