"Iran-Linked Militants Attack U.S. Troops at Al-Asad Air Base in Iraq"

Iranian-linked militants launched a missile attack on Ain al-Asad Air Base in Iraq, housing U.S. and Iraqi troops, causing minor injuries to U.S. personnel and one Iraqi service member. The attack is part of a series of strikes against U.S. forces in the region, linked to tensions over the Israel-Gaza conflict. The attacks have strained relations between Iraq and Iran, and raised concerns about regional spillover affecting countries including Yemen, Lebanon, Iran, and Pakistan. The escalating violence has put the Iraqi government in a difficult position, as it faces pressure from both Tehran and Washington.