CENTCOM Denies Involvement in Iraq Military Base Explosion

An explosion at an Iraqi military base killed one and injured eight, with U.S. Central Command refuting claims of American airstrikes.

An explosion at Camp Kalsu in Iraq resulted in one death and eight injuries among members of the Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces.
U.S. Central Command has categorically denied conducting any airstrikes in Iraq, countering initial reports blaming American forces.
Iraqi authorities and a technical committee are investigating the explosion, which occurred without any detected aerial activity.
The incident follows heightened tensions in the region, including recent exchanges between Israel and Iran.
The Popular Mobilization Forces, involved in the explosion, have previously targeted U.S. forces in retaliation for perceived support of Israel.