Iraqi forces have intercepted and shot down a drone that targeted a US military base near Baghdad International Airport, as the regional conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel enters its sixth day The incident occurred overnight on Wednesday when the drone attempted to strike the Victoria airbase but was downed before reaching its target, according to local media reports
The attack is part of a broader escalation in which Iran has been striking US assets in the region This follows an ongoing military offensive against Iran by the US and Israel The Pentagon has released footage of its operation, codenamed "Epic Fury," showing the destroyer USS Bainbridge launching Tomahawk cruise missiles and the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford conducting military aircraft take-offs
Meanwhile, tensions remain high across the region. A sub-headline from Al Jazeera noted that Gulf Arab states have reported explosions and the downing of drones, though specific details were not provided in the main report Separately, reports have emerged concerning an Iranian missile near Turkiye's border, with a NATO interception mentioned; however, an Al Jazeera story title indicates that Iran has denied firing the missile Details regarding casualties from the ongoing bombardment inside Iran have not been provided in the available source reports.
Mohsin Rana
