Reuters: At least five US troops wounded in strike on Iraqi base
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At least five US military personnel were injured in a missile strike on the Al-Asad air base in Iraq. One of the wounded is in serious condition, and the number of casualties may increase.
At least five American servicemen were injured in a strike on the Al-Assad air base in Iraq, Reuters reports, citing sources, UNN reports.
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Earlier, the agency reported a strike on the base building and casualties, but did not specify the number of wounded. According to Reuters sources, one of the wounded is in serious condition. The number of victims may increase, the agency's interlocutors said.
The strike was launched from an air base in Iraq on the night of August 6. The United States and Iraq did not hold anyone responsible for the strike.
According to Reuters sources, "it is unclear whether the attack was linked to Iranian threats of retaliation.
Earlier, Iranian authorities claimed that the United States was responsible for the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Iran believes that the strike on Tehran was carried out by the Israeli Air Force.
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Al-Assad base was attacked by two missiles that fell on the territory of the base. The facility's staff is still assessing the damage, so the number of casualties may increase, Reuters sources said.
