Pro-Iranian Iraqi armed groups launched 8 attacks on a U.S. center near Baghdad airport last night
A U.S. military center near Baghdad airport was attacked eight times from Saturday evening to Sunday morning. Pro-Iranian Iraqi armed groups, which support Iran, have claimed responsibility for these attacks.
A senior security official told AFP that the eight attacks, originating from different locations, continued into the early hours, with all attacks targeting the U.S. military center at Baghdad airport. The attack methods included rockets and drones, with some rockets landing near the base.
According to local police sources, they found a vehicle carrying a rocket launcher parked near Baghdad airport, an area controlled by Islamic jihadists. At the same time, pro-Iranian Iraqi armed groups claimed responsibility for these attacks, stating they support Iran.
The target of this pro-Iranian organization in Iraq is the United States, as a retaliation against the U.S. and Israel for their joint military operations against Iran.
Additionally, on Saturday morning, an Iranian drone attacked the National Intelligence and Communications Building in the center of Baghdad, Iraq's capital. This agency collaborates with U.S. military advisors deployed in Iraq, and one officer was killed in the attack. This Iranian drone attack occurred during the celebration of the Eid al-Fitr.
Since the Israeli and U.S. joint air strikes on Iran on February 28, Iraq has been making every effort to avoid getting involved in the conflict.
However, pro-Iraqi armed groups in Iran have been claiming responsibility daily for attacks on U.S. military personnel or oil facilities, and these armed groups have become targets of attacks by the U.S. or Israel.
Source: rfi
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