US personnel wounded in attack against base in Iraq, officials say
US personnel wounded in attack against base in Iraq, officials say
The Facts
In a rocket attack at al-Asad airbase in western Iraq on Monday, two Katyusha rockets wounded at least five US servicemen, according to US officials.
The strike took place as the Middle East prepares for potential new attacks by Iran and its allies following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and leaders from Hezbollah last week.
The Spin
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