Baghdad’s Reaction to Ain al-Assad Missile Attack

Some media outlets reported the sound of explosions around Ain al-Assad airbase in Anbar province in western Iraq, however, Iraqi sources denied the reports.

The commander of Al-Badiyah and Al-Jazeera Operation which is affiliated with the Iraqi army denied any missile attacks against the American airbase.

The commander issued a statement and noted, “Ain al-Assad airbase was not targeted by any missile. We deny any baseless reports with regard to a missile attack on the airbase.”

The US has recently moved its troops from other military bases in Iraq to Ain al-Assad airbase and deployed Patriot missile defense system in case of missile attacks against the airbase.