US reacts to latest rockets attacks on its Iraqi airbase by Iran
Recall that officials and military sources had on Sunday evening disclosed that at least four Iraqi airmen were wounded.
According to the report, some shells hit the runway of the Balad airbase while another shell struck the gate.
No group or individual has laid claim to the attack so far.
However, US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo warned that such attacks must stop.
In a tweet, Pompeo wrote: “Outraged by reports of another rocket attack on an Iraqi airbase.
The attack comes amid tensions between America and Iran over the last two weeks resulting mainly from the death of Qassem Soleimani, an Iranian army General killed by the US government.
Recall that Iran had earlier launched missile attacks on two Iraqi airbases hosting US troops.
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