Rockets hit near US embassy in Iraq
AFP reporters in the capital s east heard at least five booms on Sunday night, followed by whistling sounds.
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Rocket attack hits near US embassy in Iraq capital: US military source
There were no immediate reports of casualties.
Three rockets hit US embassy in Baghdad
"We call on the Government of Iraq to fulfill its obligations to protect our diplomatic facilities," the US state department spokesperson said.
Rockets hit Iraq base hosting US troops: military
Its statement said eight Katyusha-type rockets landed on Al-Balad airbase, wounding two Iraqi officers and two airmen.
Two rockets hit Baghdad Green Zone: Arab media
Two Katyusha rockets fall inside the Green Zone without causing casualties.
Three rockets fall in Baghdad, including two in Green Zone: military
The rockets come two days after a US airstrike killed Iran’s top general Qassem Soleimani as he was being driven to the airport in Baghdad.
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China to develop space rockets to launch from planes – state paper
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