Harry Wilmerding
Multiple rockets hit an Iraqi air base hosting U.S. and international forces on Monday, according to an official military spokesman.
The three rockets hit the Ain-Al-Assad air base in Iraq at 2:45 p.m. local time, and no casualties have been reported, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Col. Wayne Marroto said in a tweet.
Initial report: At approx. 2:45 PM local time, Ain Al-Assad Air Base was attacked by three rockets. The rockets landed on the base perimeter. There are no injuries and damage is being assessed. For more information see @SecMedCell
The U.S., which currently has 2,500 troops in Iraq, has blamed Iran-backed militia groups for recent attacks, but no groups have claimed responsibility, Reuters reported.