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    US personnel injured in rocket attack on Iraqi base: DOD

    By Matt Seyler,

    5 hours ago

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    Several U.S. personnel were injured following a suspected rocket attack Monday against U.S. and Coalition forces at Al-Assad Air Base in western Iraq, a Department of Defense spokesperson told ABC News.

    "Initial indications are that several U.S. personnel were injured," the spokesperson said. "Base personnel are conducting a post-attack damage assessment. We will provide updates as more information becomes available."

    A U.S. official confirmed to ABC News that two rockets were launched at the base.

    MORE: US shoots down drone in Iraq after troops targeted again

    President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed on the attack, according to a White House readout of a Situation Room meeting on Monday amid the ongoing tension in the Middle East.

    This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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