Drone Strike at Taji: A Military Encounter

An unidentified drone attacked an army radar at Iraq's Taji military base, north of Baghdad. There were no casualties reported. The U.S.-led international coalition had previously withdrawn from the base in 2020, leaving it to Iraqi forces. Previously, the base was frequently targeted by militias.

An unidentified drone has targeted a military radar at Iraq's Taji base, located just north of Baghdad, according to a report by the Iraqi state news agency. The report cited a military official for the information, released early Tuesday morning.

The commander overseeing Baghdad's operations confirmed there were no casualties from the attack. This comes years after the U.S.-led international coalition withdrew from the base in 2020, transferring control to Iraqi security forces. Historically, Taji was home to up to 2,000 coalition members before the withdrawal.

Located 20 kilometers north of Baghdad, the Taji base had been a frequent target of rocket attacks by Iran-backed militias, particularly aimed at U.S.-led troops in the months leading up to their departure.

(With inputs from agencies.)