美国国防部发言人告诉美国广播公司新闻,周一,伊拉克西部阿萨德空军基地的美国和联军部队遭到疑似火箭袭击,数名美国人员受伤。
“初步迹象表明,有几名美国人员受伤,”该发言人说。“基地人员正在进行袭击后的损失评估。随着更多信息的出现,我们将提供更新。”
一名美国官员向美国广播公司新闻证实,该基地发射了两枚火箭。
根据白宫周一在中东持续紧张局势下举行的一次情况室会议的读数,总统乔·拜登和副总统卡玛拉·哈里斯听取了关于袭击的简报。
US personnel injured in rocket attack on Iraqi base: DOD
Several U.S. personnel were injured following a suspected rocket attack Monday against U.S. and Coalition forces at Al-Assad Air Base in western Iraq, a Department of Defense spokesperson told ABC News.
"Initial indications are that several U.S. personnel were injured," the spokesperson said. "Base personnel are conducting a post-attack damage assessment. We will provide updates as more information becomes available."
A U.S. official confirmed to ABC News that two rockets were launched at the base.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed on the attack, according to a White House readout of a Situation Room meeting on Monday amid the ongoing tension in the Middle East.