The attacks were mostly likely carried out by Iran-backed militias, the Pentagon press secretary also said. There are less than 1,000 U.S. troops in Syria, 2,500 in Iraq
Iraq Syria rocket/drone attacks - "We have increased our focus.the threat is growing" per @PentagonPresSec "It's a dynamic situation" & commanders on the ground are being encouraged to constantly improve their tactics, techniques & procedures
"It's difficult to know with great specificity & certainty.for what account for the frequency of these attacks" per @PentagonPresSec about increased pace of attacks in Syria and Iraq. Says "possible" could be tied to anniversary of Soleimani death OR change in US mission to Iraq
International Coalition: Launching rockets is a reckless act that could cause severe harm to Iraqi civilians
The International Coalition: Ayn al-Assad base in Anbar was targeted with 5 missiles
Rocket attacks hit Ain Al Asad air base in Anbar, Iraq
Iraqi media: Missile bombing targets Ain Al-Assad base in western Iraq
In Iraq, improvised explosive device targets International Coalition logistics convoy in Muthanna Province. No casualties. Yesterday improvised explosive device targeted another International Coalition convoy in south Baghdad. No casualties
IED attack against US logistic convoy in Babylon governorate
Al-Kazemi: Launching missiles at Iraqi camps is absurd
Al-Kazemi: All the camps of the international coalition were received in control by the Iraqi forces
4 Rockets landed in Baghdad International Airport perimeter which houses US forces, at Victory base, without causing casualties.
Iraq Tonight rockets landed near "Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center" known as "BDSC" located in Baghdad airport, hosting US diplomatic personnel & troops. Rockets hit on the runaway apparently. No casualties. *BDSC is a diplomatic location & part of the US Embassy
![Sirens in the vicinity of Baghdad airport. [Video via Sabreen]](https://iraq.liveuamap.com/pics/2022/01/04/22369359_0.jpg)
2 year agoSirens in the vicinity of Baghdad airport. [Video via Sabreen]
Rockets were launched from Al-Jihad neighborhood in Baghdad , target unclear yet
Iraqi Shiite insurgent faction "Ulul Azm" has claimed responsibility for the IED attack earlier today that targeted a convoy supplying the U.S. military as it traveled near the Iraqi capital Baghdad
2 year agoFootage taken by US defensive systems, C-RAM at Ain Al Asad Air Base shows the moment that "two suicide drones" were engaged & shot down
Iraqi security forces have announced the arrest of two ISIS militants in southern Kirkuk Province who were allegedly responsible for "managing the funds related to terrorist operations. which originate from remittances coming from inside and outside of Iraq
About 100 of ISIS-affiliated families leave al-Hol camp northeastern Syria toward Al Jad'a camp near Mosul, Iraq
Iraq. Targeting a second convoy of logistical support for the coalition forces south of Baghdad
2 year agoSit-in of the lecturers and administrators of education in the province of Basra in southern Iraq
2 year agoFirst pix of two "suicide drones" that were shot down by US def system C-RAM this early morning at Ain Al Assad airbase housing US troops
Two armed drones targeting US Army's Al-Asad military base western Iraq. According to @CJTFOIR; the attack was unsuccessful
![Asked by a state TV reporter how avenging Soleimani is going, Iran IRGC commander Hajizadeh said revenge for the late Quds Force commander is ongoing. The day we hit Ain al-Asad was only the beginning. The expulsion of America [from the region] will surely happen](https://iraq.liveuamap.com/pics/2022/01/03/22368642_0.jpg)
2 year agoAsked by a state TV reporter how avenging Soleimani is going, Iran IRGC commander Hajizadeh said revenge for the late Quds Force commander is ongoing. "The day we hit Ain al-Asad was only the beginning. The expulsion of America [from the region] will surely happen
"The US says its combat role in Iraq is over & only advisers will remain. To allow them to remain is to kill the leaders again" Says Hezbollah leader Nassrallah "The proper response is to expel every last member of US military"
Iran vows revenge for Soleimani killing if Trump not put on trial
Reuters: "Drone attack on US base foiled, Iraqi security sources say"
2 year agoAir defense systems in Baghdad airport shot down two suicide drones with messages "Soleimani's revenge"
US & Iraq's Army helicopters are intensely flying over Baghdad
2 year agoAdditional pictures of the truck MLRS used to shell the Turkish base. Appears one rocket failed to fire
