Breaking News: Explosion Hits Iraqi Military Base Housing Pro-Iranian Forces
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Hashim Sheikh
- . April 20, 2024
- . Update: April 20, 2024 2:43 pm
An explosion rocked the Calso military base in Babylon province, Iraq, overnight, causing widespread damage and injuring multiple individuals, Iraqi officials report.
According to sources, the bombing targeted a coalition of pro-Iranian armed groups stationed at the base, including Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (Hashed al-Shaabi). The blast resulted in material losses and casualties, with one person reported dead and several others wounded.
“The explosion hit equipment, weapons, and vehicles,” stated a ministry of interior official. “A fire is still raging, and the search for the injured is continuing.”
While the exact cause of the explosion remains under investigation, Hashed al-Shaabi confirmed that its premises on the military base were struck, prompting the deployment of investigators to the site.
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The incident comes amidst heightened regional tensions, with recent strikes near Isfahan, Iran, and ongoing conflicts between Israel and Iran-backed Palestinian militants. Israeli officials have refrained from commenting on the attacks, while Iranian authorities have downplayed their significance.
Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses. Stay Tuned!
