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'Attacked 28 times in a day' - BBC visits heavily targeted US-UK base in Iraq

'Attacked 28 times in a day' - BBC visits heavily targeted US-UK base in Iraq

Before the fragile ceasefire in the region, this was one of the most heavily targeted US and UK military bases in the Middle East.

April 30, 2026 at 01:46 AM Original source
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"We've helped move Americans out of harms way; we've helped protect them and they've helped protect us."

— Al Carns , Politician

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Al CarnsPolitician

UK armed forces minister who has recently resigned.

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Iraq Middle East, Iraq London, England, United Kingdom United Kingdom Albany, New York, United States Enid, Oklahoma, United States Los Angeles, California, United States United States

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'Attacked 28 times in a day' - BBC visits heavily targeted US-UK base in Iraq
BBC Newsvia rss 1 quote 1 person

Before the fragile ceasefire in the region, this was one of the most heavily targeted US and UK military bases in the Middle East.

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BBC Newsvia ai

Before the fragile ceasefire in the region, this was one of the most heavily targeted US and UK military bases in the Middle East.

80%
'Attacked 28 times in a day' - BBC visits heavily targeted US-UK base in Iraq
Hatha Alyoum Englishvia ai

Before the fragile ceasefire in the region, this was one of the most heavily targeted US and UK military bases in the Middle East.

80%
Ajel News 24via ai

Before the fragile ceasefire in the region, this was one of the most heavily targeted US and UK military bases in the Middle East.

80%

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