At least five rockets were launched from Iraq’s Zummar towards a US base in northeastern Syria on Sunday.
According to Iraqi security sources and a US official, five rockets were fired from Iraq’s Zummar on a US base. It was the first attack on US forces since early February.
A Telegram post from a group linked to Kataib Hezbollah stated that Iraqi factions plan to resume attacks on US bases, citing stalled negotiations to end the US-led coalition in Iraq. However, Sabreen News, another Telegram channel, noted no official statement from the faction.
A US official, who remained anonymous, reported that the rockets targeted troops at the Rumalyn coalition base in Syria. Fortunately, no US personnel were harmed.
The official described the incident as a “failed rocket attack.” Whether the rockets missed or were intercepted is unclear, and the exact target remains uncertain. Subsequently, US-led coalition aircraft retaliated against the launcher.
In Zummar, security sources and a senior army officer observed a truck equipped with a rocket launcher near the Syrian border.
The army officer confirmed that an airstrike destroyed the truck, which is now under further investigation.
“We are coordinating with coalition forces in Iraq to share information about this attack,” the officer stated.
The Iraqi Security Media Cell announced a comprehensive operation to find and apprehend the attackers near the Syrian border.
