Multiple reports on Monday said US personnel came under rocket attack at Ain al-Asad Air Base in Iraq.
At least two rockets were fired at Ain al-Assad, Iraq, where Americans live, U.S. defense officials reported. Confirmed He added to Fox News that “several people” were injured.
“There was an apparent rocket attack on U.S. and coalition forces at Al Asad Air Base in Iraq,” a U.S. defense official said. Confirmed In a statement to Fox News, they said: “Initial indications are that several U.S. service members have been injured. Base personnel are assessing the damage following the attack and will provide an update as more information becomes available.”
Two defense officials say Liz Frieden According to Fox News, a rocket attack occurred at Al Asad Air Base in Iraq today, injuring several US soldiers.
Statement from US Defense Officials:
“We have confirmed that there was a suspected rocket attack targeting US and coalition forces today…”— Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) August 5, 2024
U.S. and Iraqi officials Said Reuters reported that there was “no damage or casualties” at the base.
The attack reportedly came as the Middle East awaits retaliation from Iran following the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday. As reported by Breitbart News, Israel’s Army Radio said Israel was “counting the time until an Iranian attack.”
President Joe Biden statement Trump posted on social media that he and Vice President Kamala Harris “were briefed in the Situation Room on developments in the Middle East.”
“We received an update on threats from Iran and its proxies, diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions, and preparations to assist Israel if it is attacked again,” Biden said in the post. “We also discussed the steps we are taking to defend our forces and to respond to any attack on our personnel in any manner and location we choose.”
Secretary of State Antony Blinken reportedly warned in a call with G7 leaders on Sunday that Iran and Hezbollah could launch attacks on Israel within the next 24 to 48 hours.
