BAGHDAD: A pair of rockets hit an Iraqi base hosting US-led coalition and NATO troops, Iraq’s military said Tuesday, the third attack on installations hosting foreign forces inside a week.
The rockets slammed into the Besmaya base south of Baghdad late Monday night, a statement by the military said, making no mention of casualties.
Spanish forces linked to the US-led coalition fighting Daesh, as well as NATO training forces, are present in Besmaya.
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Rockets hit Iraq base hosting foreign troops: military
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Rockets hit Iraq base hosting foreign troops: military
- The base contains Spanish forces linked to the US-led coalition fighting Daesh and NATO training forces
US reports constructive talks with Israel’s Netanyahu on Gaza plan
- Talks were held on Saturday
WASHINGTON: US officials’ discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the second phase of President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza were constructive, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday.
“The United States and Israel maintain a strong and longstanding relationship built on close coordination and shared priorities. The discussion was constructive and positive, with both sides aligned on next steps and the importance of continued cooperation on all matters critical to the region,” Witkoff said in an X post.
The talks were held on Saturday, he said.
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