US air defenses intercept rocket fired toward Baghdad’s Green Zone
US air defense systems stopped a rocket attack before it could enter Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, which houses the US and other embassies.
The US military suspects Iran-backed militias in Iraq are responsible for rockets launched on Baghdad International Airport and the city’s Green Zone over the 4th of July weekend.
A Katyusha rocket was launched at Baghdad’s airport Sunday night, though no casualties were reported.
