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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
2 US military contractors wounded in attack on Iraqi base that hurt 5 American troops
WASHINGTON — Five US service members and two contractors were injured when two rockets hit a military base in Iraq, US officials say, providing a bit more detail about yesterday’s strike.
The officials say five of those injured are being treated at the al-Asad airbase and two were evacuated, but all seven are in stable condition. They do not provide details on who was evacuated.