The Media Security Cell in Iraq said that an explosion and fire occurred inside the “Kalsu” camp, north of Babil Governorate on the international line, which includes the military headquarters, the police, and the Public Mobilization Forces, on Friday, which led to the death of one of the members of the group and the wounding of 8 others, including a member of the Iraqi army.
She said: “Through preliminary data and a review of official positions and statements, two statements issued by the international coalition forces in Iraq and the Pentagon’s official spokesperson indicate that there are no air operations or military action throughout Babylon, while the Air Defense command report has been confirmed and through technical efforts and radar detection There was no drone or combat aircraft in Babylon’s airspace before and during the explosion. “
The cell continued: “A special higher technical committee from the Civil Defense and other relevant agencies has been established to explain the causes of the explosion and the fires at the site and the surroundings of the accident.”
An Interior Ministry official revealed that “the explosion affected equipment and weapons, including heavy weapons and ammunition,” although he did not specify who was behind the bombing. .
An American defense official told Sky News Arabia: “We have not launched any bombing inside Iraq and we have nothing to do with the Hashd base explosions.”
The Popular Mobilization Forces includes Iranian-backed groups under its wing, taking the incident into account amid growing tensions between Iran and Israel.
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2024-04-20 08:32:04
