Rocket Attack Injures U.S. Personnel at Al Asad Airbase in Iraq

Several U.S. personnel were injured in a rocket attack on Al Asad airbase in Iraq. The attack follows a series of escalations involving the killing of senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah. The U.S. is increasing its military presence in the region in response to rising tensions.

Several U.S. personnel were injured in a rocket attack on Al Asad airbase in Iraq on Monday, three U.S. officials told Reuters. The incident comes amid rising regional tensions following the recent killing of senior members of militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah.

The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, disclosed that the suspected rocket attack occurred at Al Asad airbase in Iraq. They emphasized that the information was preliminary and subject to change. "Base personnel are conducting a post-attack damage assessment," one official noted.

Two Katyusha rockets were fired at the base in western Iraq, according to security sources. One source confirmed that the rockets landed inside the base. This attack follows a U.S. strike in Iraq targeting militants preparing to launch drone attacks against U.S. and coalition forces.

The U.S. is preparing for potential retaliatory actions from Iran, which has vowed to respond to the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. The Pentagon announced plans to deploy additional fighter jets and Navy warships to the Middle East as Washington aims to bolster defenses in response to threats from Iran and its allies Hamas and Hezbollah.