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Iraq's Taji Base Bombed With Drones; Radar System Damaged As Iran-Israel Agree For A Ceasefire
A drone strike has targeted Iraq's Taji military base, north of Baghdad, in the latest escalation of aerial attacks on military facilities in the country. The drone hit a section operated by the Iraqi army, with no casualties reported, according to senior military officials. Reports suggest a French-made radar system may have been the target. This marks the third drone incident in recent days, following similar attacks on Balad Air Base and the Camp Victory Complex. Sirens blared and security forces were placed on high alert as fears grow over a widening campaign of strikes.#tajiairbase #Iran #unitedstates #DroneStrike #MilitaryStrike #MiddleEastCrisis #IraqNews #DefenseAlert
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