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Reuters
13 hours ago
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- Reuters
Iraq says drones attacked military sites and bases, damaging radar systems
BAGHDAD, June 24 (Reuters) - Iraq said on Tuesday several military sites and bases belonging to Iraqi security forces were targeted by drones, significantly damaging two army radar systems and triggering a call from the prime minister for an investigation into the incident. The source of the drones wasn't clear pending results of the investigation, but two security sources said the drones were small and had been flown to the targeted sites from nearby locations. The two badly damaged army radar systems were located at Camp Taji, north of Baghdad, and at Imam Ali Base in Dhi Qar province, in southern Iraq, Iraqi military spokesman Sabah al-Numan said in a statement. Iraqi forces successfully repelled other attempted attacks on four additional sites in different locations before the drones could reach their targets. No casualties were reported, the spokesman said. The statement said all the targeted locations were fully operated and managed by Iraqi security forces. Iraq's prime minister ordered an immediate investigation into the circumstances of the attack, the spokesman said.
The National
13 hours ago
- Politics
- The National
Iraq confirms drone attacks on radar systems at military bases
At least two radar systems were attacked by unidentified drones on Tuesday early morning at military bases in Iraq, a government spokesman confirmed, while there was no claim of responsibility for the attacks. The first drone hit the radar system at Al Taji military base north of Baghdad, the military spokesman for Iraqi Prime Minster, Sabah Al Numan, said. Al Taji base hosted US troops several years ago and was a frequent target of rocket attacks. Another drone attacked the radar system at the Imam Ali airbase in Dhi Qar province in southern Iraq, Mr Al Numan added. The attacks at these sites caused 'significant damages', he said. The Iraqi forces 'successfully repelled and foiled' other attempts to strike four other sites in different locations by intercepting the drones, Mr Al Numan said. The strikes came hours after Iran launched an attack on a US military base in Qatar on Monday night, in retaliation for the US attacks on Tehran's nuclear sites. The missile attack on Al Udeid base, the largest US military site in the Middle East, left no casualties or damages. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani ordered an investigation into the attacks by a high-level technical and intelligence committee. 'All targeted sites are military locations fully affiliated with the Iraqi security forces, managed and operated by offices and personnel from our heroic security forces,' Mr Al Numan added. 'The criminal and treacherous acts will not go unpunished,' he added. In a move to alleviate Iranian concerns, Iraq posted air defence systems in several sensitive areas around the country last week, mainly near the borders with Iran. Iraq has also lodged a formal complaint with the UN Security Council regarding Israel's breach of its airspace after it began attacking Iran 12 days ago.
LBCI
21-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
President Aoun thanks Iraq for a $20 million aid pledge to Lebanon
President Joseph Aoun spoke by phone with the Iraqi Prime Minister and expressed his gratitude for Iraq's announcement during the Baghdad summit to provide $20 million in aid to Lebanon. The contribution is part of Iraq's support for Lebanon's recovery efforts. Aoun said the initiative adds to similar Iraqi efforts that highlight the deep ties between Lebanon and Iraq, as well as the "bonds of brotherhood and solidarity" shared by the Lebanese and Iraqi peoples.
