Exclusive-US personnel hurt in attack against base in Iraq, officials say


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  • Tuesday, 06 Aug 2024

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Several U.S. personnel were injured in an attack against a military base in Iraq on Monday, three U.S. officials told Reuters.

The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the suspected rocket attack took place at Al Asad airbase in Iraq. They said they were citing initial information which could change.

(Reporting by Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart; Editing by David Gregorio)

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