Arab media is reporting that rockets were launched just outside of the United States Army Base in Iraq, which hosted American and New Zealand troops, per reports. The Taji base is located just outside of Baghdad.
DEVELOPING: At least one rocket hits near Iraq base hosting U.S. forces, say police - AFP
— Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) January 14, 2020
New rocket attack on Iraq base housing US forces https://t.co/M8O7cEwSGH
— Gulf News (@gulf_news) January 14, 2020
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Media reports say at least one rocket has landed near the gate of Camp Taji, home to coalition forces near Baghdad. #Iraq https://t.co/ivpbEgzrRr
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) January 14, 2020
Per Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin, no casualties have been recorded thus far:
Regarding Katyusha rocket strike on Taji base, one rocket reported, launched and landed outside of the airbase...over 2KM away, according to US official. No US or coalition forces injured or killed. No rockets hit the base.
— Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) January 14, 2020
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has not confirmed whether or not American forces will retreat from Iraq, per the Iraqi prime minister’s request following the Trump Administration’s capture of General Qassem Soleimani.
“We’ve been there to perform a training mission and to help the Iraqi security forces be successful and to continue the campaign against ISIS,” Sec. Pompeo said.
This story is developing.
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