Rockets were fired at the airport complex in Baghdad on Friday evening, targeting an area that includes a military base and a United States diplomatic facility. Iraqi authorities confirmed the incident, stating that no casualties or major damage were recorded. Security agencies have launched investigations into the attack.
Officials said the projectiles were launched at about 8:20 pm local time from the Abu Ghraib district on the outskirts of Baghdad. A government security statement noted that several rockets landed in unoccupied locations away from Baghdad International Airport.
A senior security official later clarified that two rockets landed inside the military base within the airport area. Earlier field reports had suggested the assault involved unmanned aerial vehicles, but authorities confirmed the weapons used were rockets.
The attack was claimed by Saraya Awliyaa al-Dam, also known as the Guardians of Blood. The group identifies itself as part of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a network of armed factions aligned with regional interests linked to Tehran.
Security officials reported that the incident caused no injuries and no significant structural damage. Military and emergency teams secured the area shortly after impact.
Authorities also disclosed that multiple drones have been intercepted around the airport perimeter since the escalation of conflict across the Middle East. Surveillance and air defense operations have been intensified to prevent further breaches.
Iraq continues to maintain heightened security around key infrastructure amid rising regional tensions. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the latest strike.
