Published 07:17 IST, March 12th 2020
UK soldier, 2 Americans killed after 15 small rockets hit Iraqi base
Multiple rockets struck an Iraqi base on March 12 where the United States and coalition troops are stationed and a probe is into the incident is underway.
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Multiple rockets struck an Iraqi base on March 12 where United States and coalition troops are stationed and a probe into incident is under way, a senior official from ministration of US President Donald Trump reportedly said. official reportedly said that y are closely monitoring situation at Camp Taji.
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15 small rockets hit base
International media citing official sources reportedly said that one US soldier, one British soldier, and a US contractor were among three who were killed in rocket attack. However, reports have t been confirmed yet. A US military spokesman in Iraq, Colonel Myles Caggins, said on Twitter that more than 15 small rockets h hit base without ding furr details.
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An American official on condition of anymity said that more information would be provided later in an official anuncement. According to reports, re was initial comment from Washington or London on those killed, r was re an immediate claim of responsibility.
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07:17 IST, March 12th 2020