World Alert: Rocket attack in Iraq kills two U.S. troops, potentially raising tensions with Iran

The attack also killed one non-American member of the coalition force at Camp Taji, about 17 miles north of Baghdad. At least five other people have been evacuated in serious condition, a U.S. military spokesman said. The weapons used were 107 mm Katyusha rockets, which U.S. officials have considered to be a hallmark sign of Iranian-backed militias in Iraq.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Mar 11, 5:31 PM     Rocket attack in Iraq kills two U.S. troops, potentially raising tensions with Iran The attack also killed one non-American member of the coalition force at Camp Taji, about 17 miles north of Baghdad. At least five other people have been evacuated in serious condition, a U.S. military spokesman said. The weapons used were 107 mm Katyusha rockets, which U.S. officials have considered to be a hallmark sign of Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071