Several Americans Injured Following Missile Attack at Iraqi Air Base

Several Americans were reportedly injured after a missile struck Al Asad Airbase in Iraq this week.

Base staff are allegedly conducting a post-attack damage assessment before any details have emerged.

SEVERAL U.S. PERSONNEL INJURED IN ROCKET ATTACK AGAINST BASE HOUSING U.S. TROOPS IN IRAQ -THREE OFFICIALS TELL REUTERS w/@idreesali114
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Earlier, @VP and I were briefed in the Situation Room on developments in the Middle East.

We received updates on threats posed by Iran and its proxies, diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, and preparations to support Israel should it be attacked again.

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