Rockets hit near US embassy in Iraq capital

A volley of rockets landed near the US embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad Sunday, two security sources told AFP, in the latest unclaimed attack on American installations in the country.

AFP reporters heard loud thuds emanating from the western bank of the Tigris, where most foreign embassies are located.

Get the latest news at your fingertips by Downloading our news App via Google Play Store

One security source said three Katyusha rockets hit near the high-security compound while another said as many as five struck the area.

There was no immediate word on casualties.

Details later…

(AFP)

See also  Surgeons perform world’s first pig-to-human liver transplant

Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Maths, English Remain Compulsory for O’Level Students – FG Confirms

Drama as Senator Ned Nwoko Accuses Wife Regina Daniels of drug abuse, destructive behaviour

Tension Mounts in Abuja Ahead of #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest

“Not again, I cannot stand the violence, it is too much” — Regina Daniels Cries Out In Viral Video

Tinubu is angel sent by God to fix Nigeria– Yahaya Bello

Tiwa Savage: I’d Rather Be a Second Wife Than a Babymama

Maths, English Remain Compulsory for O’Level Students – FG Confirms

Drama as Senator Ned Nwoko Accuses Wife Regina Daniels of drug abuse, destructive behaviour

Tension Mounts in Abuja Ahead of #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest

“Not again, I cannot stand the violence, it is too much” — Regina Daniels Cries Out In Viral Video