Video footage shows an explosion occurring near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq's capital.

Erbil, Iraq, witnessed drone attacks on a US military base and a hotel Wednesday. Near Baghdad International Airport, another drone was intercepted, with no reported casualties or damage. These incidents follow a pattern of increased targeting of US military sites in the region amid heightened US-Iran tensions, with Iran-aligned militias vowing to continue their action

Iraqi security forces confiscated nine rockets and their launch platform that were prepared to attack Baghdad International Airport.