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Balad Air Base, Iraq

4 rockets hit Iraqi air base housing US contractors, no casualties

The incident was the latest in a string of attacks in recent weeks in Iraq that have targeted mostly installations that house Americans.

2 years ago

Balad Air Base, Iraq

Rockets hit near Iraq base housing US trainers, no one hurt

The rockets landed outside Balad air base, and comes days ahead of a new round of so-called strategic Iraq-U.S. talks on April 7.

2 years ago

Indirect fire lands near two bases in Iraq. Trump tweets threat at Iran.

It's unclear who fired the rockets.

By Howard Altman and Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Iraq boosts security measures at Balad Air Base, home to Air Force trainers and contractors

Security measures have been increased at Balad Air Base in Iraq, which houses U.S. Air Force trainers and associated U.S. contractors, following a mortar attack last week.

4 years ago

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