FALLUJAH, Iraq, May 31, 2022 (BSS/AFP) - Five rockets on Monday targeted an
Iraqi military base hosting troops from an international anti-jihadist
coalition without causing deaths or damage, a military official said.

A coalition source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said five rockets
struck the Ain al-Assad base in Anbar province, according to initial reports.

"Iraqi security forces responded. No casualties or damage reported for the
time being," the source added.

An Iraqi security source in Anbar had initially reported three rockets
falling near the base, controlled by Iraq but hosting troops from a US-led
coalition against Islamic State group jihadists.

Rockets and armed drones frequently target the Ain al-Assad base. The last
such incident on April 30 saw two rockets fall nearby without causing damage
or deaths.

A previously unknown group hostile to the United States' military presence in
Iraq, "International Resistance", claimed responsibility for the attack on a
pro-Iran Telegram channel.

Rocket and drone attacks have targeted US troops and interests in Iraq in
recent months. Many are not claimed, but Washington systematically blames
pro-Iran factions for them.

Iraq last year announced the end of the international coalition's combat
mission after it helped the state defeat IS forces.

Some 2,500 US soldiers and around 1,000 troops from other coalition members
remain in three Iraqi military bases to continue a training and advisory role
that began more than a year ago.