The pro-Iran Iraqi group Saraya Awliya Al Dam claimed on Sunday (1st) to have carried out attacks against a US base near Erbil airport, Iraq. Big explosions were heard and flashes orange lights lit up the night sky.
Earlier, a producer from CNN International who was on site. North American air defenses were activated. A video recorded by CNN captured the sound of three explosions.
Another video from CNN shows flames and smoke rising from the area near Erbil airport, where the US has an air base.
This Sunday, photos geolocated by CNN showed dense black smoke rising from a fire at the Erbil Air Base, where a contingent of US troops is stationed.
An Iranian-backed militia claimed responsibility for the attack on the base, using drones. An unknown number of U.S. troops are based in Iraq to advise and assist Iraqi security forces.
What is happening in the Middle East?
The United States and Israel began a meeting on Saturday (28), amid tensions over the Iranian nuclear program.
The ayatollahs’ regime began, including: United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Iraq.
On Sunday, caused by US and Israeli attacks.
Following the announcement of Khamenei’s death, . Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the Persian country considers .
In response, Trump threatened Iran against retaliatory strikes, . The attacks between the parties continue this Sunday.
The day before, Trump had already stated that “uninterruptedly throughout the week or however long it takes to achieve our goal of PEACE THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST AND, IN FACT, THE WORLD!”
With information from Reuters
