Iraq said Tuesday that drones struck two of its military bases overnight, damaging radar systems at both sites. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Attacks in a military base bear Baghdad
A spokesperson for the Iraqi military called the drone strikes “criminal acts” and said Baghdad would hold those responsible accountable. No casualties were reported.
The attacks came shortly after a ceasefire was declared in the conflict between Israel and Iran by U.S. President Donald Trump. They also followed Iran’s missile launch targeting a U.S. military base in Qatar, described by Tehran as coordinated retaliation for recent Israeli airstrikes on its nuclear facilities.
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According to Iraqi security officials, the first drone strike hit a radar installation at the Taji base, located north of Baghdad and once used by U.S. forces. Hours later, another drone damaged a radar system at the Imam Ali base in southern Iraq. A third drone reportedly crashed west of Baghdad International Airport, near a U.S. military installation.
The Iraqi military said additional attempted attacks on security sites were thwarted, and incoming drones were intercepted.
Separately, Iraq announced the reopening of its airspace following the Iran-Israel ceasefire. The Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement that the move came after “a comprehensive security assessment” and was made in coordination with both national and international authorities.