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Iraq: Rockets fall inside Baghdad's Green Zone

Sirens blast from US embassy inside zone, no casualties reported

Last updated: November 18, 2020 | 00:09

Reuters

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A file picture of a US soldier standing quard in front of the Hands of Victory arch in Baghdad's Green Zone.

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Baghdad: Katyusha rockets landed in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, Iraqi police sources said on Tuesday.

Sirens blasted from the US embassy inside the zone, which houses government buildings and foreign missions. One security source said at least four rockets were fired and some of them landed near the US embassy.

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