Rocket Attack Hits Base Housing US Troops: Iraq Officials

A barrage of rockets hit a base housing U.S. and other coalition troops north of Baghdad.

A rocket-rigged truck launcher after a rocket attack on Camp Taji, a few miles north of Baghdad, in Rashidiya, Iraq, on March 12, 2020. Media Security Cell via AP

BAGHDAD—A barrage of rockets hit a base housing U.S. and other coalition troops north of Baghdad, Iraqi security officials said Saturday, just days after a similar attack killed three servicemen, including two Americans.

At least two Iraqi soldiers were wounded in the attack at Camp Taji, according to the Iraqi officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.