Two rockets launched at the Victory Base at Iraq’s Baghdad airport were shot down by the airport’s defence system while the third fell in the compound, according to sources

In a shocking escalation of violence, multiple rockets have targeted US military bases in Iraq, with some landing dangerously close to Baghdad International Airport. This incident highlights the rising tensions in the region and raises concerns about potential retaliation against US interests.

"The Victory Base at Baghdad Airport was targeted with three rockets, two of which were shot down by the base's special defences, while the third fell near the headquarters of the Counter Terrorism Service Command," a security source said.

A military base hosting US forces in Baghdad was hit by a rocket attack on Monday evening. At least two rockets were fired at the Victoria military base, which hosts American forces near Baghdad International Airport,

In the vicinity of the international airport in Baghdad, multiple rockets were launched from a Katyusha rocket launcher. At least two were directed at a military base housing US troops, Reuters reported on Monday night into Tuesday,

Three rockets were fired at a base housing US troops at Baghdad International Airport in Iraq on Tuesday, causing no casualties, according to security sources.