At least four rockets hit al-Balad airbase, just north of Baghdad, over the weekend. The assumption is that this was an ISIS attack, as the fire came immediately after ISIS clashes in the area.
Al-Balad base is noteworthy for having a substantial presence of US contractors, though they appear to have been uninvolved in the rocket fire. The reports are that only a single casualty, one wounded Iraqi, resulted from the strikes.
Though it wouldn’t be unusual for ISIS to do this, especially after a fight, the presence of US troops raises some questions, as sites US troops are present at often come under rocket fire from other militias, a source of tensions.
The fight with ISIS left five ISIS members killed and two pro-government fighters also slain. ISIS has not commented on the matter, likely preferring to leave the US uncertain who was behind the rocket strike.
…also attacks on the Baghdad Green Zone (US embassy) no casualties. It’s getting to be a habit.