Rocket Attack Near US Military Base in Baghdad Heightens Regional Tensions

Katyusha rockets targeted a compound near Baghdad International Airport, causing damage but no casualties, amid escalating Middle East conflicts.

Two Katyusha rockets were intercepted by air defenses, while a third caused damage to buildings used by Iraqi counter-terrorism forces.
All U.S. military personnel are accounted for, and officials confirm that the attack did not directly target American forces.
The incident has raised concerns about potential retaliation by Iranian-backed groups following recent Israeli military actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
The Victoria military base, located near Baghdad International Airport, has a history of being targeted by Islamist forces.
The attack led to the cancellation of a Turkish Airlines flight from Baghdad to Istanbul, reflecting immediate operational impacts.