Report: Rockets launched near U.S. Embassy, Balad Air Base in Baghdad
OAN Newsroom
UPDATED 10:07 AM PT — Saturday, January 4, 2020
Several rocket attacks were reported near two U.S. assets in Baghdad
on Saturday. According to local media, at least three rockets were
reportedly fired near Balad Air Base north of Baghdad, where U.S. troops
were said to be stationed.Another two rockets reportedly hit near the U.S. embassy in what’s being called a “simultaneous attack.”
There have been no reports of death or injuries at this time. Structural damage is unknown at this time.
This attack followed several other recent airstrikes in the region, one of which was conducted by U.S. forces to eliminate Iraqi General Qasem Soleimani.
President Trump called the general’s death a “flawless strike” on the “number one terrorist anywhere in the world.” During a Friday news conference, the president said Soleimani was plotting “imminent and sinister attacks” on American diplomats and personnel. However, the general was “caught in the act” and terminated.
This is developing news. Please check back later for updates.
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