Breaking News Live Updates, August 6, 2024 Latest News Today: Several US personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq, US defense officials said Monday, in what has been a recent uptick in strikes on American forces by Iranian-backed militias.
The attack comes as tensions across the Middle East are spiking following the killings last week of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas’ top political leader in Iran, in suspected Israeli strikes. Both groups are backed by Iran.
The U.S. defense officials said troops at al-Asad air base were still assessing the injuries and damage. Earlier Monday, Iraqi security officials confirmed the attack, but no group has claimed responsibility.
