US Troops “Undergoing Evaluation” for Traumatic Brain Injuries After Rocket and Ballistic Missile Attack by Iran-Backed Terrorists in Iraq
U.S. Central Command issued a statement Saturday on a rocket and ballistic missile attack by Iran-backed terrorists on al-Asad Airbase in western Iraq that injured “a number” of U.S. troops who are “undergoing evaluation” for traumatic brain injuries. An Iraqi soldier was also wounded in the attack. Earlier reports from anonymous officials to Pentagon reporters said that two soldiers suffered concussions.
Attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria since October 7, 2023, screen image via Fox News, January 19, 2024.
Iranian-backed militants attack al-Assad Airbase, Iraq
At approximately 6:30 p.m. (Baghdad time) time Jan. 20, multiple ballistic missiles and rockets were launched by Iranian-backed militants in Western Iraq targeting al-Assad Airbase.
