‘Several’ US personnel injured in rocket attack on Iraq base
SUMMARY
Several U.S. personnel were injured in a rocket attack on Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq on Monday, according to a U.S. defense official. The attack, which is suspected to have been carried out by Iran-aligned militia groups, marks a significant escalation in regional tensions. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant condemned the attack, highlighting Iran's destabilizing role. This incident follows heightened tensions in the Middle East, including recent Iranian retaliation threats against Israel and increased U.S. military presence in the region. The Pentagon has long attributed such attacks to Iran-backed militias, with President Joe Biden affirming that the U.S. will respond to any harm against its personnel.
