An explosion targeted a site used by the U.S. military next to Baghdad airport late Tuesday, one day before an expected visit by Iran's president. The anticipated visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Baghdad on Wednesday would mark his first official trip abroad since assuming office.
The Iraqi security media cell reported that an explosion was heard at 11 p.m. at the airport in an area utilized by advisers to the U.S.-led international coalition. Iraqi security forces were unable to determine the type or causes of the explosion, and no party has claimed responsibility for it. The incident is currently under investigation, and civilian air traffic continued as normal. There is no immediate information on damages or casualties.
