5 missiles hit Iraqi base hosting US troops; no casualties

BAGHDAD — At minimum 5 missiles hit a sprawling Iraqi military base web hosting U.S. troops in the country’s western desert Monday, two Iraqi protection officials mentioned.

The officials mentioned the Grad missiles struck inside of the Ain al-Asad foundation in Iraq’s western Anbar province and induced insignificant damages but no casualties.

The officials stated the missiles strike only a few meters (yards) from wherever U.S. forces are stationed. The officers spoke on affliction of anonymity because they ended up not approved to quick media.

The culprits ended up not immediately recognized, but the U.S. has previously accused Iran-backed Iraqi militia teams of concentrating on the American existence in Iraq, together with the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.

The assaults had been as soon as a regular incidence, but have lessened in recent months.

In March, Iran attacked Iraq’s northern town of Irbil with a dozen ballistic missiles professing it was targeting Israeli spy facilities. Iraq later on mentioned an investigation found there was no Israeli presence in the areas. The attack was also thought of a warning to the U.S., a staunch ally of Israel.

U.S.-led coalition forces not long ago ended their overcome mission in Iraq, but carry on to enjoy an advisory part to Iraqi forces in the struggle towards the Islamic State extremist team.