"Multiple US Personnel Injured in Missile Attacks on Iraq Bases"

1 min read
Source: CBS News
"Multiple US Personnel Injured in Missile Attacks on Iraq Bases"
Photo: CBS News
TL;DR

Iranian-backed rebels launched a missile attack on Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq, injuring several U.S. personnel and at least one Iraqi soldier. This marks the 144th attack on U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria since the Israel-Hamas war. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have been escalating, with the U.S. accusing Iran of being behind multiple attacks, including the recent missile strike. Iran's foreign minister confirmed Iranian forces launched ballistic missiles at targets in both Iraq and Syria, while the Pentagon seized a boatload of "advanced conventional weapons" sent from Iran to Yemen-based Houthi rebels.

Share this article

Want the full story? Read the original reporting

Read on CBS News