It’s being reported that several US troops are injured after an Iranian proxy in Iraq fired a rocket (or more) at the al-Asad airbase.
There’s no reporting on how serious the injuries are, but here’s a bit more:
Several U.S. troops are injured following a rocket attack today at al-Asad airbase in Iraq.
-per Fox producer Liz Friden— Aishah Hasnie (@aishahhasnie) August 5, 2024
SEVERAL U.S. PERSONNEL INJURED IN ROCKET ATTACK AGAINST BASE HOUSING U.S. TROOPS IN IRAQ -THREE OFFICIALS TELL REUTERS w/@idreesali114
— Phil Stewart (@phildstewart) August 5, 2024
Two defense officials tell Fox News several U.S. troops are injured following a rocket attack today at al-Asad airbase in Iraq.
Statement from U.S. defense official:
"We can confirm that there was a suspected rocket attack today against U.S. and Coalition forces at Al Asad…— Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) August 5, 2024
Statement from U.S. defense official: “We can confirm that there was a suspected rocket attack today against U.S. and Coalition forces at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq. Initial indications are that several U.S. personnel were injured. Base personnel are conducting a post-attack damage assessment. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.”