US contractor killed in Iraq rocket attack, troops wounded

A U.S. defense contractor was killed and several American and Iraqi troops were wounded Friday in a rocket attack in rrn Iraq, U.S. officials said.

According to officials, attack involved as many as 30 rockets fired at Iraqi military compound near Kirkuk, where U.S. service members are also based.

Officials did t provide exact number of troops wounded in attack or severity of injuries. y spoke on condition of anymity to describe details before y were me public.

Such attacks have taken place on several occasions over past few months, with U.S. officials for most part blaming Iran-backed fighters.

Iraq has been roiled since Oct. 1 by protests that have left more than 450 people de, vast majority of m demonstrators killed by security forces firing tear gas and live ammunition. mass uprisings prompted resignation of former Prime Minister el Abdul-Mahdi late last month.