The Victoria military base, housing US forces near Baghdad International Airport, came under missile attack early Tuesday morning, according to local sources.
Reports indicate that four consecutive explosions were heard in the vicinity of the base, which is situated near the airport. The attack caused multiple explosions around the area, heightening tensions in the region.
While Arab media sources confirmed the missile strike, there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage at the base. The situation is under investigation, and authorities have yet to release further details about the perpetrators or the nature of the attack.
The incident comes amid escalating tensions and continued targeting of US military facilities in Iraq, where American forces have been stationed since the 2003 invasion. (ILKHA)
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