The Ain al-Asad base was hit by five rockets Wednesday, with three more landing outside the perimeter and officials said no casualties had been reported.
Three military bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria were attacked Wednesday, with the Iraqi bases reportedly enduring rocket fire that officials said caused no casualties, according to the Associated Press.
Five Katyusha rockets landed inside the base, with three more landing outside the perimeter of the base, an Iraqi officer told the AP. The officer said soldiers were forced into shelter by the explosions, but no deaths were reported. There was no immediate comment from the coalition, which is in Iraq to help fight the Islamic State group.
In eastern Syria, the rounds hit a base run by the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces with a small coalition advisory presence. The coalition said in a statement there was minor damage. "The Coalition reserves the right to defend itself and partner forces against any threat, and will continue to do everything within its power to protect those forces," said Major General John W. Brennan, Jr., commander of the joint task force.
Iranian-backed militias have wanted all U.S. troops out of the country, and many believed that would happen by the end of the year.
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