Rockets have been fired at a US air base in Iraq, according to reports. Sky News has reported a missile landed near Camp Taji, north of Baghdad in Iraq.<\/p>\n
Unconfirmed reports say at least three people have been injured, including one member of the Iraqi security forces.<\/p>\n
Danny Makki, a freelance journalist based in the Middle East tweeted the injured security member is reportedly Iraqi\".<\/p>\n
He added: One of the Katyusha rockets landed near one of the gates, with a member of security forces apparently wounded. 2 katyusha rockets have reportedly hit Camp Taji.<\/p>\n
The BBC's correspondent covering Iraq, Nafiseh Kohnavard, says no rocket hit the base itself.<\/p>\n
Heightened tensions between Iran and the US has sparked fears World War 3 is on the horizon.<\/p>\n
In response to the killing of General Soleimani, Iranian leaders and politicians issued fiery statements promising revenge.<\/p>\n
The Iranian retaliation saw two precise missile strikes on military bases in Iraq where US and allied troops were stationed.<\/p>\n
Irans foreign minister, Javad Zarif, tweeted after the strikes: We do not seek escalation or war, but will defend ourselves against any aggression.<\/p>\n
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