Balad Air Base
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Iraq boosts security measures at air base that houses U.S. troopsIraq hosts more than 5,000 U.S. troops, and is home to powerful Iranian-backed militias, some of whom want those U.S. forces to leave.WorldJun 22, 2019
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No casualties reported after Iraq air base home to U.S. troops hit by mortar shellsThe attack comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East between the United States and Iran, which ratcheted up on Thursday after suspected attacks on two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iran has denied involvement.WorldJun 15, 2019
