Explosion at Iraqi Military Base
Reports of an explosion at an Iraqi military base housing a coalition of pro-Iranian armed groups have emerged, with casualties and damage reported.
Incident Details
- Location: Babylon province, south of Baghdad
- Group Affected: Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) or Hashed al-Shaabi
Casualties and Damage
According to sources at a hospital in the nearby city of Hilla, one PMF fighter was killed and six others were wounded in the explosion.
PMF issued a statement confirming the incident, stating that it caused material damage and injuries. The ministry of interior reported one fatality and eight injuries, while a military source mentioned three Iraqi military personnel wounded in the strike.
Response and Denials
Despite the incident, there have been no immediate claims of responsibility. The US military denied involvement, stating that they had not conducted any airstrikes in Iraq on the reported date.
Earlier on the same day, Israel reportedly carried out an attack on Iranian territory, following recent hostilities between the two nations involving drones and missiles.
Both Israeli and Iranian officials have not provided detailed comments on the reported incidents.