Israel begins Lebanon military operation, Iraqi rebels hit US base. US Victoria Military base in Baghdad was attacked by an Islamic resistance group. US base targeted by missile, 4 back-to-back explosions heard: Reports. No reports of casualties, all personnel accounted for at Victoria base: US.
Attack even as the US warned Iran not to escalate war with Israel. Repeated attacks on US military assets in Iraq since the Israel-Hamas war. On Aug 5, 4 US soldiers were killed in an attack on Baghdad's military base. The attack was said to be in retaliation for Hezbollah, and Hamas leaders' killings.
The US earlier announced plans to withdraw troops from Iraq by 2026. Now, the US plans to send an additional ‘few thousand’ troops to the Middle East. Around 40,000 US troops are stationed in Iraq, Syria & other military bases in the region. US move to bolster security and stand ready to defend Israel.