Middle East Crisis U.S. Troops in Iraq Are Wounded in Rocket Attack on Air Base

A rocket attack at a base in Iraq injured American troops, U.S. defense officials said. A rocket attack targeted U.S. personnel housed at a base in Iraq’s western desert, injuring several American troops. The attack on Ain al Asad Air Base resembled previous ones carried out by Iran-backed Iraqi armed groups, which have targeted the base repeatedly. The latest attack involved at least two rockets that hit inside the base’s perimeter. Initial reports indicated that at least five people were injured, including both U.S. troops and contractors. Tensions remain high in the region, with potential reprisal attacks from Iran anticipated.