BAGHDAD, Dec 4 (NNN-NINA) – Five rockets hit an airbase that houses U.S. troops, in Iraq’s western province of Anbar, the Iraqi military said.
The rockets struck the Ain al-Asad airbase, where hundreds of U.S. troops are stationed, but caused no casualties, the media office, affiliated with the Iraqi Joint Operations Command, said, in a statement.
It gave no further details, but added that, more information would be released later.
U.S. Vice President, Mike Pence, paid an unannounced visit to the airbase on Nov 23, to meet with the U.S. troops.
Pence’s visit came at a time when Iraq witnessed anti-government protests, demanding comprehensive reform of the political system and early elections.
Over 5,000 U.S. troops have been deployed in Iraq, to support Iraqi forces in the battles against Daesh militants, mainly providing training and advice.
The troops are part of the U.S.-led international coalition that has been conducting air raids against Daesh targets in both Iraq and Syria.– NNN-NINA
